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Definition of: Mithra
(mith′rə)
1. The ancient Persian god of light and truth.
2. In the Zoroastrian belief, a god often acting as the mediator between the Supreme God and man. Also Mith′ras (-rəs). [<L <Gk. Mithras <OPersian Mithra]
—Mith·ra·ic (mith·rā′ik) adjective
—Mith·ra′i·cism noun
—Mith′ra·ism noun
—Mith′·ra·is′tic adjective
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