Modern Mithraism Lib : Four kinds of Mithraic worship

Four kinds of Mithraic worship

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FOUR KINDS OF MITHRAIC WORSHIP:
Avestan, Phoebic, Yazata, Zartochrestian

1. Avestan worship uses the Persian Avesta as its prayer book, and typically follows similar styles to the traditional Zoroastrians.

2. Phoebic worship is worship of Mithras primarily as a God of Light.

3. Yazata worship is polytheistic worship of the Seven Yazata (MIthras, Anhita, Vaius, Venus, Faber, Hestia, Apollo) along with other deities.

4. Zartochrestian worship revolves around the Chrestic Trinity (Mithras, Anhita, Zartus) and has a christian feel to it.