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.
