Complete Definition of "Mithraic"

English

Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|�ιθ�ιακ�� (Mithraikos) < polytonic|�ίθ�α� (Mithras) "Mithras" < OP. ��� (mithra). First attested in English ca. 1678.

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. Of or relating to the Asian mystery cult that existed the in the late w:Roman Empire|Roman Empire.

Related terms
Mithra
Mithraism
Mithras

Category:Ancient Rome
Category:Religion

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