Mithraism

noun

Mith·​ra·​ism ˈmi-thrə-ˌi-zəm 

-(ˌ)thrā-

plural -s

: a mystery cult of Iranian origin having as its deity Mithras, the savior hero of Persian myth, admitting only men to its seven degrees of initiation, and flourishing in the late Roman empire

Word History

Etymology

Mithras, Persian god of light (from Latin, from Greek) + English -ism

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