noun
ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
• Syn: ↑Mithraism
• Hypernyms: ↑religion, ↑faith, ↑religious belief
* * *
Mithrāˈicism or Mithˈraism /-rä-izm/ noun
Belief in or worship of Mithras
• • •
Main Entry: ↑Mithras
Useful english dictionary. 2012.