The evidence points to these motifs and elements being adopted into Christianity... Thus, the following list represents not a solidified mythos or narrative of one particular Mithra or form of the god as developed in one particular culture and era but, rather, a combination of them all for ease of reference as to any possible influences upon Christianity under the name of Mitra/Mithra/Mithras. Mithra has the following in common with the Jesus character: Mithra was born on December 25th of the virgin Anahita. The babe was wrapped in swaddling clothes, placed in a manger and attended by shepherds. He was considered a great traveling teacher and master. He had 12 companions or disciples. He performed miracles. As the great bull of the Sun, Mithra sacrificed himself for world peace. He ascended to heaven. Mithra was viewed as the Good Shepherd, the Way, the Truth and the Light, the Redeemer, the Savior, the Messiah. Mithra is omniscient, as he hears all, sees all, knows all: none can deceive him. He was identified with both the Lion and the Lamb. His sacred day was Sunday, the Lords Day, hundreds of years before the appearance of Christ. His religion had a eucharist or Lords Supper. Mithra sets his marks on the foreheads of his soldiers. Mithraism emphasized baptism.
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