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about mithraism a cult that became so popular, that it expanded from Roman Africa to Britain. It was considered the competition of christianity and were persecuted until the cult faded in the 4th century.

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Fun Fact: about mithraism –a cult that became so popular, that it expanded from Roman Africa to Britain. It was considered the competition of christianity and were persecuted until the cult faded in the 4th century.

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