mithraeum

/mɪθˈriːəm, mɪθˈriːəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A temple or shrine dedicated to the ancient Roman deity Mithras, often featuring an elaborate ritual space with an altar and a bull-slaying image.

“Archaeologists discovered a large mithraeum in the outskirts of modern-day Rome.”

Synonyms

  • shrine
  • temple

Antonyms

  • non-religious site
  • secular building