Mithraic

adjective

Mith·​ra·​ic mi-ˈthrā-ik 

: of or relating to a mystery cult for men of Iranian origin that flourished in the late Roman empire

Mithraism

ˈmith-rə-ˌi-zəm 

-(ˌ)rā-

noun

Mithraist

mi-ˈthrā-ist 

noun or adjective

Word History

Etymology

Late Greek mithraikos of Mithras, ancient Persian god of light, from Greek Mithras, from Old Persian Mithra

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above