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Mithraism
Mith·ra·ism [ míthrə ìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
ancient religion: a religion originating in Persia and involving worship of the god Mithras. It became popular among the Roman military in the late Roman Empire.

Mith·ra·ic [ mi thráy ik ] adjective
Mith·ra·ist [ míthrə ist ] noun
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