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noun

Mĭthras

gen. ae · gender masculine · decl. 1st
and , , , = Μίθρας.
The sun-god
The sun-god of the Persians, Stat. Th. 1, 717; Curt. 4, 13, 12; Mart. Cap. 2, § 191; Claud. Laud. Stil. 1, 63.—
The proper name of a priest of Isis
The proper name of a priest of Isis, App. M. 11, p. 267, 35.—
A Roman surname; adj., of; belonging to a Mithras •
A Roman surname, Inscr. Fab. p. 384, 38.—Hence, Mithrĭăcus, a, um, adj., of or belonging to a Mithras (post-class.): sacra, Lampr. Commod. 9.
Perseus ID: n29308 Key: Mithras