Definitions

1. verb

to practice or worship the ancient Roman deity Mithras, or to follow a similar mystical or initiatory system.

“Some ancient historians mithraized the cult of Mithras as a symbol of their resistance against Roman rule.”

2. noun

the practice or worship of the ancient Roman deity Mithras, or the followers of such a mystical or initiatory system.

“The archaeological site revealed evidence of a large mithraic community in the Roman Empire.”