Mithras

[ mith-ras ]

noun

, Persian Mythology.

1. the god of light and truth, later of the sun.

Mithras

/ ˈmɪθrə; ˈmɪθræs /

noun

1. Persian myth the god of light, identified with the sun, who slew a primordial bull and fertilized the world with its blood

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mithras¹

< Latin < Greek Míthrās < Old Persian Mithra

Example Sentences

Then came a white horse of magnificent size, his forehead blazing with gems, in honour of Mithras.

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This worship of Mithras is evidently but a corrupt descendant from the ancient Aryan adoration of Mithra, the god of daylight.

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There could be no mistake; he heard the chorus of priests singing farewell to the setting Mithras.

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H'm; that may be Mithras's notion of making a clean job of it, but it ain't mine!

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They mention both Phlegyas, and Mithras, as men deified; and specify, that they were of Ethiopian original.

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