Mithraism was hugely popular with Roman army officers, you see shrines all over the empire. The similarities with Christianity are remarkable, but Mithraism was very much an exclusive invite only cult whereas Christianity was open to all which is why it spread so quickly. I knew my degree would be handy at some point, better late than never
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