Mithras is a sun deity who was worshiped in the Roman empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD and is the patron of Mithraism. He was said to be reborn after death, and a festival was held on the winter solstice for him. It is believed that Mithraism was popular in the Roman military and did not accept female disciples. Whether Mithras was directly inspired by the much older Mithra from Persia or Mitra from ancient India remains debatable. It is today considered a mystery religion due to lack of textual records of the cult, but many Mithraic temples and artifacts survive.
He is said to be appear as a being born from a rock as an adult and holding a knife which would be used for bull-slaughtering, a ritual believed to be commonly practiced by the disciples in honor of the god.
"A sun deity who was worshiped in the Roman empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. The rituals of the religion were secretive, but it is believed that they had to do with covering oneself in the blood of sheep and bulls. He was said to be reborn after death, and a festival was held on the winter solstice for him."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Mithras is the master of Sector Bootes and is introduced as Master Mitra, or simply Mitra, appearing in a form possessed in earlier titles at first. He and his servants have been "recruiting" members of the expedition by threat or force and appears to be interested in the protagonist and offers him a chance to join him in return for being made a citizen of Mitra's domain in the new world to come, an invitation he extends to everyone aboard the Red Sprite as well.
The Red Sprite crew uses the Luxury Bell Mitra provided the protagonist with and creates a diversion allowing him to reach the higher levels of his tower and do combat with him. Upon his defeat, he drops Bootes' Rosetta and a Rare Forma. Later, when traversing Sector Delphinus, it becomes apparent Sectors Bootes and Delphinus have been collaborating for extended periods on human experimentation, as seen when upon reaching Mitra's private laboratories, a trophy, the Madman's Stone, has a plaque explaining the bond between Mitra and Asura, Delphinus' master.
He later reappears in Fornax and transforms into the lion-headed "Mithras" to seek revenge on the protagonist.
"A sun deity who was worshipped in the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. The rituals of the religion were secretive, but it is believed they entailed covering oneself in the blood of sheep and bulls. He was said to be reborn after death, inspiring worshippers to hold a festival each winter solstice."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Mithras appears at the entrance to Arioch's castle when the protagonist takes on Amon's commission "The Winged Sun" to reclaim the Winged Crest of Ra from him and Asura. Learning of the Creator's death, the two demons conspire to claim the throne when the protagonist confronts them. Upon learning they had been sent by Amon, they attack him, only to be defeated and killed. After finishing the quest, Mithras becomes unlockable for fusion.
Mithras is one of the demons required to fuse Baal.
Soul Hackers 2[]
"A sun deity who was worshipped in the Roman Empire from the 1st to 4th century AD. The rituals of the religion were secretive, but it is believed they entailed covering oneself in the blood of sheep and bulls. He was said to be reborn after death, inspiring worshipers to hold a festival each winter solstice."
—Soul Hackers 2 demon info
Mithras is a demon of the Tyrant race and can be fused in the Cirque du Goumaden once Ringo is Level 32.
Persona 3 Reload[]
"A sun deity who was worshiped in the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. He was said to be reborn after death, and a festival was held on the winter solstice for him."
—Persona 3 Reload background
Mithras is a Persona of the Chariot Arcana. He is one of the required Personas for Elizabeth's Requests. The protagonist must bring a Mithras that is level 26 or higher to Elizabeth. Mithras is also needed to be able to unlock the Scarlet HavocTheurgy skill alongside Siegfried.
Persona 5[]
"A sun deity who was worshipped in the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. He was said to be reborn after death, and a festival was held on the winter solstice for him."
Shadow Kazuya Makigami takes the form of Mithras during the request, "Phantom Thieves VS Burglary Ring." He will summon an Oni and Onmoraki to aid him in battle, and will also attempt to buff them with Tarukaja. When defeated, he drops the Old KeyKey Item.
Royal[]
Mithras is now resistant to Gun skills cannot learn Vicious Strike via level up anymore, with Heat Wave taking its place. When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Mithras will now yield a Nuke Boost Skill Card. During a fusion alarm, Mithras will yield a Nuke Amp Skill Card instead.
Persona 5 The Daybreakers[]
Mithras is the form Kazuya Makigami's Shadow takes upon learning that the Phantom Thieves of Hearts have come to steal his heart. He summons Oni and Onmoraki to defend him and sacrifices them when the two are no match for the thieves.
Persona 5 Strikers[]
Mithras is the first Persona of the Sun Arcana. A particularly powerful Mithras can be found in the Jail of the Abyss.
Adds Fire Pierce and Light Pierce. While the one with this skill is alive, all enemies receive the following effects: Receive +40% damage from Fire and Light attribute skills; Deal -40% damage with Fire and Light attribute skills.
When a Fire or Light attack is used in battle: Inflict Magic damage of the same attribute as the activated skill to a single enemy at 40 Power. The skill holder will recover the amount of damage dealt.
Innate
Mark of Punishment
6 MP
Inflicts Fire or Light (Magic) damage with 240 Power on a single enemy. The attribute is selected automatically based on the situation. Damage from this skill ignores all death prevention skills.
Innate
Maragidyne
7 MP
Inflicts Fire (Magic) damage with 120 power on All Enemies.
Aragami (Awaken)
Epitome of Fortitude
Auto
+20% to max HP, -50% to Critical hit rate of damage received.
Aragami (Gacha)
Tar Flexi
Auto
Activates the following Chain Effects at the beginning of battle:
If user's party attacks first: Increases own party's ATK by 20%. (3 turns)
If enemy attacks first: Reduces ATK of all enemies by 20%. (3 turns)
Protector (Awaken)
Null Mute-Curse
Auto
Adds Null Mute and Null Curse
Protector (Gacha)
Radiant Light
Auto
+20% to Light/Fire damage.
Psychic (Awaken)
Master Assassin
Auto
+20% to single-target attack skill damage.
Psychic (Gacha)
Null Ice
Auto
Adds Ice Null.
Elementalist (Awaken)
6th Sense Survivor
Auto
-50% to Critical hit rate of damage received. HP stops at 1 HP upon receiving the first killing blow.
Elementalist (Gacha)
Gallery[]
Mitra in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Portrait from Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Mithras in Card Summoner
Mithras in Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers
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