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Mithraism

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(mit̸h′rā iz′əm, -rə-)

noun

the ancient Persian religion based on worship of Mithras

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Mithraist noun, adjective
Mithraistic adjective

See Mithraism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A religious cult that worshiped Mithras, especially popular among the Roman military and a strong rival to Christianity during the late Roman Empire.

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Mith·raˈic (mĭ-thrāˈĭk) adjective

Mith·raˈist noun

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