misztérium

Hungarian

noun
Definitions
  • (literary) mystery something secret or unexplainable, an unknown
  • (theater) mystery play a medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ
  • mysteries a secret religious celebration, admission to which was usually through initiation
  • mystery a religious truth not understandable by the application of human reason alone, without divine aid

Etymology

Derived from Latin mysterium (mystery) derived from Ancient Greek μῠστήρῐον.

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Ancient Greek

μῠστήρῐον

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