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<p paraeid="{148ebd1f-ce5b-4394-90af-4c55d3f183c1}{232}" paraid="1764961431"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">The Roman Empire was home to various cults that vied for prominence alongside Christianity. Among these were the worship of Sol, Mithras, and </span>Elagabal. Sol, the Sun god, was revered by the Romans as a source of warmth and light, with modest sanctuaries dedicated to him throughout Rome. Although often associated with Apollo, Sol remained a minor deity until later emperors elevated his status.? </p>
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<p paraeid="{148ebd1f-ce5b-4394-90af-4c55d3f183c1}{238}" paraid="1799521844"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">In the second century, the cult of </span><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/mithras-cult-0014192" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Mithras</span></span>[/url]<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> emerged, characterized by its secretive male-only worship groups. Ritual meals were held in cave-like sanctuaries, with cosmic symbolism playing a crucial role. The seven grades of initiation corresponded to the seven planets, and Mithras was </span>frequently depicted with the Sun god, leading to his title "Sol Invictus Mithras."? </p>
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