Here, instead of Osiris, or mithras, the serpent Deity, the author presents us with Apollo, the manager of bulls.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
At the inner end, right hand, is a torse of mithras of white Pharos marble, 3 ft.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
At last mithras appeared and shed his light upon the earth; the spirits of the night retired to their dens, and the Magi stirred up the sacred fire which had been carried before the army the whole way from Babylon, until it became a gigantic flame.
"An Egyptian Princess, Volume 9."
Georg Ebers