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Mithra/Mithras : you'll find both forms established in Greek. Pick your choice!
Justin around 170 is perfectly aware of the similarities: but he also points out that there is a big difference if someone is "born out of the rock", because of the immense hatred of the female, or if someone is born from a woman ... They look similar from the distance, but not if you were part of their world.
My bet for those who are interested is R. Merkelbach's Mithras (1984)
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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
First, I have been unable to establish the spelling of Mithra(s). It shows
up both ways all over the 'net. Second, the Cath En has a lengthy article on
the similarities, disturbing to some (even Church fathers), between the M
cult and Christianity:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10402a.htm
MG
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