Mithraism
an ancient Persian religion in which Mithras was worshiped, involving secret rituals to which only men were admitted: a major competitor of Christianity in the Roman empire during the 2nd and 3rd centuries a.d.
Origin of Mithraism
1- Also Mith·ra·i·cism [mith-rey-uh-siz-uhm]. /mɪθˈreɪ əˌsɪz əm/.
Other words from Mithraism
- Mith·ra·ic [mith-rey-ik], /mɪθˈreɪ ɪk/, Mith·ra·is·tic, adjective
- Mith·ra·ist, noun
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How to use Mithraism in a sentence
Life on earth, according to the Mithraic doctrine, is for man a time of trial.
The Churches and Modern Thought | Philip VivianIn the catacombs at Rome was preserved a relic of the old Mithraic worship.
The Christ | John Eleazer RemsburgBut the symbolism is also largely associated with Mithraic worship.
Justin Martyr clearly had no doubt about the resemblance of the Mithraic to the Christian ceremony.
Pagan & Christian Creeds | Edward CarpenterIt is impossible to admit an imitation of the Mithraic mysteries then, because at that period they had no importance whatever.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism | Franz Cumont
British Dictionary definitions for Mithraism
Mithraicism (mɪθˈreɪɪˌsɪzəm)
/ (ˈmɪθreɪˌɪzəm) /
the ancient Persian religion of Mithras. It spread to the Roman Empire during the first three centuries ad
Derived forms of Mithraism
- Mithraic (mɪθˈreɪɪk) or Mithraistic, adjective
- Mithraist, noun, adjective
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