mithraic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to Mithraism: Pertaining to the ancient Roman mystery religion centered on the god Mithras.
- Relating to the god Mithras: Concerning the deity Mithras, who was the central figure of the Mithraic cult.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Archaeologists discovered a Mithraic temple beneath the city.
- The Mithraic rituals were often performed in underground sanctuaries called mithraea.
Advanced Usage
- "Mithraic symbolism": Refers to the specific iconography and symbols, such as the tauroctony (bull-slaying scene), used within the Mithraic cult.
- The Mithraic symbolism found on the altar is complex and well-preserved.
Variants and Related Words
- Mithraism (n): The ancient Roman mystery religion devoted to the god Mithras.
- Mithraism was a major rival to early Christianity.
- Mithras (n): The name of the god worshipped in Mithraism.
- Mithras was often depicted slaying a bull.
Synonyms
- Mithraistic (adj): An alternative adjective form with the same meaning.
- Of Mithras: A descriptive phrase indicating relation to the god.
Related Phrases
- Mithraic mysteries: Another term for the rites and doctrines of the Mithraic religion.
- The Mithraic mysteries were known only to initiated members.
Adjective
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of or relating to Mithraism or its god
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