Mithraism - another source of Christian mythology
I've known for some time that Zoroastrianism was a big source of Christian mythology, but I ran across some good info on Wikipedia that Mithraism was as well:
Mithras was born from a virgin on the December 25, a date later co-opted by Christians as Christ's birthday in 320 AD. A traveling teacher and master, Mithras also performed miracles. He had twelve companions as Jesus had twelve disciples. Mithras died for man’s sins and was resurrected on the following Sunday. The crucifix, water baptism and the breaking of bread and wine are also shared by both religions.
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