Mithras

(mit̸h′rəs, -ras′)

noun

the ancient Persian god of light and truth, opponent of darkness and evil

Origin: L < Gr Mithras < OPers Mithra

See Mithras in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Mythology

The ancient Persian god of light and guardian against evil, often identified with the sun.

Origin:

Origin: Greek Mithrās

Origin: , from Avestan Mithrō

Origin: and Old Persian Mithra; see mei-¹ in Indo-European roots

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