mithra (Meaning)

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mithra (n)

ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god

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mithra Sentence Examples

  1. The Mithraic Mysteries were a secret religion popular in the Roman Empire.
  2. Mithra was the central deity of the Mithraic Mysteries, often depicted as a young man slaying a bull.
  3. The cult of Mithra had a strong military following, particularly among the legions stationed along the Roman frontier.
  4. Mithras was worshipped in underground temples called mithraea, which were adorned with elaborate frescoes and sculptures.
  5. The Mithraic Mysteries involved a series of initiation rituals, including animal sacrifices and symbolic banquets.
  6. Mithra's cult was initially persecuted by the Roman authorities, but eventually gained official recognition under Emperor Commodus.
  7. The cult of Mithra declined in popularity after the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
  8. The Mithraic Mysteries continue to be studied by scholars as an example of a mystery religion from the ancient world.
  9. The Mithraic cult is often compared to Christianity, due to its similarities in themes of salvation and rebirth.
  10. Mithra's iconography has influenced both Christian and Islamic art and symbolism.

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ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The Mithraic Mysteries were a secret religion popular in the Roman Empire.

Mithra was the central deity of the Mithraic Mysteries, often depicted as a young man slaying a bull.

The cult of Mithra had a strong military following, particularly among the legions stationed along the Roman frontier.

Mithras was worshipped in underground temples called mithraea, which were adorned with elaborate frescoes and sculptures.