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mithraic

Mith.ra.ic \mith-'ra--ik\ \'mith-r*-.iz-*m, -(.)ra--\ \mith-'ra--*st, 
   'mith-.; 'mith-ra--.ist, -r*-\ aj [LGk mithraikos of Mithras, ancient Per 
   god of light, fr. Gk MithrasX, fr. OPer Mithra : of or relating to an 
   oriental mystery cult for men flourishing in the l ate Roman empire - 
   Mith.ra.ism n