Mithra
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Mitra
- Personally, I don't think that Jesus would recognize Catholic Church rituals as "Jewish" worship but rather as Mithra worship.
And there's also Mithra who who represents, you know, sort of defense.
- And there's also Mithra who who represents, you know, sort of defense.
Examples
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The closer we get to Mithra... the more everyone gets to thinking about being redesigned.
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Interestingly, the sacred day of worship of Mithra was Sunday.
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From my fortress-city beneath Rome, the arms of Mithra are striking out to remove our enemies.
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Other deities mark these transitions as well, such as Mithra a pre-Christian God who kills the bull, in the same symbology.
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Mithra, of Persia, born of a virgin on December 25th, he had 12 disciples and performed miracles, and upon his death was buried for 3 days and thus resurrected, he was also referred to as "The Truth," "The Light," and many others.
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The most notable of these cults were the cults of Mithra, Bacchus, Sibeli, Isis and Serapis.
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The most notable of these cults were the cults of Mithra, Bacchus, Sibeli, Isis and Serapis.
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Ancient Persians built fires to praise Mithra, god of light.
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In addition, members of the upper classes often celebrated the birthday of Mithra, the god of the unconquerable sun, on December 25.
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Praise be to Lord Mithra, the Bull-Slayer, the Light who conquers darkness!
Synonyms
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An ancient Persian god of the sun and truth worshipped in Rome
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Mithra comes from an ancient Iranian name mitra that means 'friend' or 'agreement' and is like the Indian god Mitra. That's why Mithra was linked with 'truth', promises and the 'sun' in old religion.