1. Mithra - Noun
2. Mithra - Proper noun
ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god
Source: WordNetModern sources sometimes refer to the Greco-Roman religion as "Roman Mithraism" or "Western Mithraism" to distinguish it from Persian worship of Mithra. Source: Internet
In this text the evil spirit Ahriman (not Mithra) slays the primordial creature Gavaevodata which is represented as a bovine. Source: Internet
The cult of Mithra was observed beyond the frontiers of Persia and it was most popular in the army for its symbolism of friendship and loyalty. Source: Internet
Richard Foltz has put forth evidence that Iranians of Pre-Islamic era worshiped these figures, especially Mithra and Anahita. Source: Internet
The National Commission on Cattle (NCC) and Bharathiya Prani Mithra Sangh, an NGO involved in animal welfare and nature protection, presented test results for 46 of the cattle to Madras High Court yesterday, showing they proved negative for the diseases. Source: Internet