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mithraism

/ˈmɪθ.reɪ.ɪz.əm/

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noun

/ˈmɪθ.reɪ.ɪz.əm/C2formalobsolete
  • ruДревняя персидская мистериальная религия, сосредоточенная вокруг бога Митры, получившая популярность среди римских солдат и граждан в первые три века нашей эры.

An ancient Persian mystery religion centered around the god Mithras, which gained popularity among Roman soldiers and citizens during the first three centuries AD.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Persian religionC1formal

    A mystery religion centered around the god Mithras, popular in the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD, involving secret rituals and initiations.

    ruМитраизм

    • Mithraism was particularly popular among Roman soldiers.
    • The underground temples of Mithraism are called Mithraea.
    • Scholars study Mithraism to understand Roman religious practices.
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