Who was the god Mitra that Dumézil wrote about?
A Greek god
A Norse god
An Indian god
An Egyptian god
Answer
Mitra is an Indian god of the ancient Indo-Iranian religion. He is associated with the sun, light, friendship, justice, and contracts. He is also the patron god of warriors and kings. In the Rigveda, Mitra is one of the most important gods, and he is often paired with Varuna.
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