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Noun mithraism has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebMithraismDefinition: Mithraism was an ancient Roman mystery religion dedicated to the worship of the Indo-Iranian deity Mithras. It emerged in the first century BCE and reached its peak in popularity during the Roman Empire's second and third centuries CE. Part of Speech: Noun Sense 1: Ancient Roman mystery religion dedicated to the worship of Mithras. Example sentence 1: Mithraism gained significant followers among soldiers and merchants in the Roman Empire. Example sentence 2: The temples of Mithraism, called mithraea, were typically underground and dimly lit. Sense 2: Contemporary revival or study of Mithraic beliefs and practices. Example sentence 3: Some scholars engage in Mithraism research to better understand its historical significance. Example sentence 4: The Society for Mithraic Studies promotes the academic exploration of Mithraism. Related Amazon products: | ||||
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