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Mithra

Mithra proper noun: a particular divinity (yazata) in Zoroastrianism and later Iranian history and culture, the hypostasis of "contract", "oath".

Proper noun

Mithra

  1. A particular divinity (yazata) in Zoroastrianism and later Iranian history and culture, the hypostasis of "contract", "oath".
  2. (rare) Roman Mithras.
    • The cult of Mithra had been spread by soldiers and had thrived particularly in the frontier provinces of the empire.1991, Robert Schilling, "Roman Religion", Roman and European Mythologies, UChicago Press, p. 67. (English language translation of a French text)
    • The Roman Mithra was best known for his act of slaying a bull; yet there is no indication that the Iranian Mithra ever made his way into a bullpen for any reason. The Roman Mithra didn't appear at all interested in contract enforcement or escorting demons into hell.2008, James Patrick Holding, Shattering the Christ Myth, Xulon Press, page 202

Mithra meaning in Sanskrit and Persian

Mithra in Sanskrit

Mithra
मित्र mitra

Mithra in Persian

Mithra
مهر mehr

Origin of Mithra

Transliteration of Avestan 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (miθra), from Proto-Indo-Iranian *mitrás (literally “(that which) causes binding”), from Proto-Indo-European *mey- (literally “to bind”); cognate with Sanskrit मित्र (mitra, “friend, companion”). Doublet of Mitra.

Words formed from Mithra

Questions about Mithra

What does Mithra mean?
Mithra means a particular divinity (yazata) in Zoroastrianism and later Iranian history and culture, the hypostasis of "contract", "oath".
What is Mithra in Sanskrit?
Mithra in Sanskrit is मित्र (mitra). See Mithra meaning in Sanskrit.
What part of speech is Mithra?
Mithra is a proper noun.

Words near Mithra in the dictionary

  1. mithoxantrone
  2. mithqaal
  3. mithqaals
  4. mithqal
  5. mithqals
  6. Mithra
  7. Mithraea
  8. Mithraeum
  9. Mithraeums
  10. Mithraic
  11. Mithraicism

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