Mithra the Pagan Christ | Mithraism and Christianity | Mithras the Sun God

Mithra the Pagan Christ | Mithraism and Christianity | Mithras the Sun God

Mithra, the Light of the World, is an ancient sun god identified with Sol Invictus, who was born on December 25th. Mithra resembled Jesus Christ in many ways, including having a virgin birth, 12 companions and an ascension into heaven, as well as other doctrinal and ritual correspondences such as baptism and the eucharist.