Abstract:
The Mithraic tradition, or Mithraism, is considered one of the most ancient religious-philosophical belief systems in the history of Iranian and global civilization. This study approaches Mithraism from a rational, scientific, and humanistic perspective, aiming to reconstruct and analyze its content. The article examines its historical origins, key concepts, interactions with other religions such as Zoroastrianism and Christianity, and its geographical spread. It also seeks to assess the contribution of this tradition to the emergence of elevated human values such as truth, light, covenant, love, patience, and dignity.
Keywords: Mithraism, Mithra, ancient tradition, Iran, covenant, sun, Mithra, Anahita, Iranian mysticism