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   Mith·ra·ism

   /ˈmiTHrāˌiz(ə)m/

   

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   • 1. the cult of the god Mithras, which became popular among Roman soldiers of the later empire, and was the main rival to Christianity in the first three centuries ad.

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   • 1. Mithraic adjective
   • 2. Mithraist noun

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   What is Roman Mithraism?

   • The term "Mithraism" is a modern convention. Writers of the Roman era referred to it by phrases such as "Mithraic mysteries", "mysteries of Mithras" or "mysteries of the Persians". [e] Modern sources sometimes refer to the Greco-Roman religion as Roman Mithraism or Western Mithraism to distinguish it from Persian worship of Mithra. [f]

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   Why is Mithra called Mithraism?

   • He was associated with the Sun, and in time the name Mithra became a common word for "Sun". Mithra functioned preeminently in the ethical sphere; he was the god of the covenant, who oversaw all solemn agreements that people made among themselves ... In later times Mithra gave his name to Mithraism, a mystery religion.

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   What does Mithras stand for?

   • In later antiquity, the Greek name of Mithras (Μίθρας) occurs in the text known as the "Mithras Liturgy", a part of the Paris Greek Magical Papyrus here Mithras is given the epithet "the great god", and is identified with the sun god Helios.

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   Is Mithraism a Christian religion?

   • Mithraism is viewed as a rival of early Christianity. (p 147) In the 4th century, Mithraists faced persecution from Christians, and the religion was subsequently suppressed and eliminated in the Roman Empire by the end of the century.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MithraismMithraism - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Mithraism, also known as the Mithraic mysteries or the Cult of Mithras, was a Roman mystery religion centered on the god Mithras. Although inspired by Iranian worship of the Zoroastrian divinity ( yazata ) Mithra , the Roman Mithras was linked to a new and distinctive imagery, and the level of continuity between Persian and Greco-Roman practice ...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Definitions of Mithraism. noun. ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d. synonyms: Mithraicism. see more.

5. oxfordre.com › classics › abstractMithras | Oxford Classical Dictionary

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   May 6, 2024 · An ancient Indo-Iranian god adopted in the Roman empire as the principal deity of a mystery cult which flourished in the 2nd and 3rd cents. ce.

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   1 day ago · The term Abrahamic religions (and its variations) is a collective religious descriptor for elements shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. [9] It features prominently in interfaith dialogue and political discourse, but also has entered Academic discourse. [10] [11] However, the term has also been criticized to be uncritically adapted. [10]

7. www.amerika.org › politics › mithraism-and-christianityMithraism and Christianity

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   May 8, 2024 · The combination of Greco-Roman thought and ancient religions like Mithraism was an attempt to make a new religion that incorporated all the juicy bits of the old and by so doing, replaced them. It ...

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9. www.iranchamber.com › religions › articlesIran Chamber Society: Religion in Iran: Mithraism, it's ...

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   6 days ago · Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Religion in Iran. Mithraism, it's Influence on Christianity. By: Dr. Zartosht Ataollahi. In name of the creator of life and wisdom. I n the early pre-Christ era, Mithraism was the sole savior and guide to the way of life and was considered a serious contender to Christianity.

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    4 days ago · Mithraism: Mithrâ Khšathrapati and his brother Ahurâ. By: Professor Mary Boyce. Mithra is sacrificing a bull at the presence of the Sun & the Moon. Louvre Museum, Paris. T hat the god Khšathrapati in the Aramaic text of the Xanthos trilingual, corresponding to Apollo (a "descendant of Leto") in the Greek version, is to be identified as ...