Which of the following statements about the pre-Christian cult of Mithra is FALSE?
Mithraism required baptism and a communal meal of bread and wine.
Devotees of Mithra celebrated his birthday on December 25.
Membership in the cult of Mithra was dominated by women.
The cult was popular among Roman soldiers.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

The false statement about the cult of Mithra is that membership was dominated by women; in reality, it was mainly composed of men. Mithraism included rituals similar to early Christianity, such as baptism and a communal meal. The cult was particularly popular among Roman soldiers. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

Anonymous · Answer

The false statement about Mithraism is that membership was dominated by women; in reality, it was mainly composed of men. The cult included rituals like baptism and a communal meal, and it celebrated Mithras's birthday on December 25th, which was popular among Roman soldiers. Thus, the claim regarding female dominance in the cult is false. 
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