What is another word for mithra?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪθɹə] (IPA)

Mithra, a name derived from the ancient Persian god of sun and light, has various synonyms in different cultures and religions. In Zoroastrianism, he is known as Mithras or Mithra-Varuna, while in Roman mythology, he is called Sol Invictus, the undefeated sun god. In Hinduism, Mithra is known as Mitra, the god of friendship and contracts. The Greeks had Helios or Apollo, the god of the sun, as a synonym for Mithra. The Egyptians also had their own sun god, Ra, who has similarities with Mithra in certain aspects. These different names and interpretations of Mithra show how his story and symbolism have transcended geographical and cultural boundaries throughout history.

Synonyms for Mithra:

What are the hypernyms for Mithra?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Ancient Iranian deities, Indo-Iranian deities, Iranian gods, Zoroastrian deities.

Usage examples for Mithra

In the ancient temples of India, and in the mysteries of mithra, the seven-stepped ladder by which the spirits ascended to heaven is a prominent feature, and one of probably far higher antiquity than the age of Jacob.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh
He must also particularly acknowledge his debt to M. Cumont's exhaustive work on the monuments of mithra.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
It would, therefore, appear a necessary preface to such a review to examine some of the conceptions of the state of the departed which the missionaries of Isis and mithra found prevalent in the minds of their future votaries.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

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