Mithraism

Definitions

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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“It has left many monuments of itself here in Britain. At Rome the worship⟳ was extremely popular, and it may almost be said to have⟳ been a matter⟳ of chance whether Mithraism should overwhelm Christianity, or whether the younger religion by adopting many of the rites of the older one should establish⟳ itself (as it did) in the face⟳ of the latter.”

“"Confirmation is mithraism. So is baptism, only it was blood instead of water. As to the sacrificial meal..." Mason put⟳ his fingers in his ears.”

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