Mithraicism

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A form of Mithraism — An astrology-based, middle-platonic mystery religion of the 1st-4th century Roman Empire that claimed to have been founded by Zoroaster, admitted only men, and was especially popular among the Roman military.

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Meanings

nounMithraicism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Mithraism.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.

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Mithraicism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mithraicism

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“Mithraicism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mithraicism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Mithraicism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mithraicism.

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