Mithraism is viewed as a rival of early Christianity. In the 4th century, Mithraists faced persecution from Christians, and the religion was subsequently suppressed and eliminated in the Roman Empire by the end of the century.
mithraism is viewed as a rival of early christianity in the 4th century mithraists faced persecution from christians and the religion was subsequently suppressed and eliminated in the roman empire by the end of the century