Μίθρας

Definitions

• Greek form of Iranian Mithra (e.g. Herodotus Histories I,131; Plutarch, Isis and Osiris 46.7)
• Greek name of the figures of various syncretic Helleno-Zoroastrian cults of Asia Minor (100 BC-200 AD)
• Greek form of Latin Mithras, cult figure of the Roman mystery religion that flourished between 100 and 400 AD.