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Mithraism

[ mith-ruh-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. 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.


Mithraism

/ ˈmɪθreɪˌɪzəm; mɪθˈreɪɪˌsɪzəm; mɪθˈreɪɪk /

noun

  1. the ancient Persian religion of Mithras. It spread to the Roman Empire during the first three centuries ad


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Derived Forms

  • ˈMithraist, nounadjective
  • Mithraic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • Mith·ra·ic [mith-, rey, -ik], Mithra·istic adjective
  • Mithra·ist noun

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

In the reign of Pompey, Mithraism, a cult borrowed from Persia, was spread throughout the empire.

It is highly probable that he had been influenced by Mithraism.

An interesting parallel to the spread of Christianity in the Roman empire is afforded by the contemporary Mithraism.

Mithraism is a variant religion, which at one time spread over the Roman Empire and came near outclassing Christianity.

The most curious instance of the essential identity of the nature deities of the West and East will be found in Mithraism.

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