Mithra
- a variation of Mithras.
Example Sentences
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The festival—a mainstay since Zoroastrianism was Iran’s dominant religion—traditionally honors the birth of Mithra, the ancient Persian goddess of light.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 19, 2023
He added he believed it was likely used as part of a shrine to a god like Mithra, Dionysus or Isis.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2023
December 25 also became associated with the god Mithra, a child of the Earth itself, who was said to have been born with a torch and a knife.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2022
The winter solstice celebration Shab-e Yalda has its roots in ancient Iran, when local clans worshiped the sun god Mithra.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
The rites of Mithra were familiar to the Romans, but they worshipped them in a manner different from the Persian ceremonies.
