Main Entry:

Mith·ra·ic

Pronunciation:

\mi-ˈthrā-ik\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Late Greek mithraikos of Mithras, ancient Persian god of light, from Greek Mithras, from Old Persian Mithra

Date:

1678

: of or relating to a mystery cult for men of Iranian origin that flourished in the late Roman empire

— Mith·ra·ism \ˈmith-rə-ˌi-zəm, -(ˌ)rā-\ noun

— Mith·ra·ist \mi-ˈthrā-ist\ noun or adjective