entity_id,canonical_name,greek_name,tradition,entity_type,category,primary_domains,tags,cult_scope,primary_period,evidence_confidence,review_status,inclusion_basis,earth_association_score,chthonic_flag,serpent_flag,short_note,entity_class ENT_MITH_CORAX,Corax (Raven),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,first grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"First/lowest of the seven Mithraic grades, under the tutelage of Mercury; attested in the grade-lists (Jerome, Ep.107) and the Felicissimus mosaic at Ostia. Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_HELIODROMUS,Heliodromus (Sun-Runner),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,sixth grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"Sixth Mithraic grade, the Sun-Runner/courier of the Sun, under Sol; depicted with radiate crown, torch and whip. Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_LEO,Leo (Lion),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,fourth grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"Fourth Mithraic grade, the Lion, under Jupiter; honey rather than water used in its purification (Porphyry, De antro 15). The first 'participating' grade. Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_MILES,Miles (Soldier),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,third grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"Third Mithraic grade, the Soldier, under Mars; Tertullian (De corona 15) describes the miles refusing the offered crown. Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_NYMPHUS,Nymphus (Bridegroom),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,second grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"Second Mithraic grade, the (grammatically masculine coinage) 'male bride', under Venus; attested in the Ostia grade-mosaic and Jerome's list. Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_PATER,Pater (Father),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,seventh/highest grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"Seventh and highest Mithraic grade, the Father, under Saturn; leader of the local congregation (pater patrum at the apex). Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_PERSES,Perses (Persian),,Mithraic Mysteries,initiatory_grade,concept,fifth grade of initiation,,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"Fifth Mithraic grade, the Persian, under Luna (the Moon); attested in the Ostia grade-mosaic and Jerome's list, evoking the cult's claimed Persian origin. Distinct from the Greek Titan Perses (ENT_PERSES_TITAN). Clauss ch.10.",ritual ENT_MITH_TAUROCTONY,Tauroctony,,Mithraic Mysteries,ritual,concept,"bull-slaying cult-scene, iconography",,devotional,,B,candidate_verified_name,Roster build via gen_roster.py (see CHANGELOG/git for release),0,0,0,"The central cult image: Mithras slaying the bull, attended by dog, serpent, scorpion, raven and the torchbearers; the icon of nearly every mithraeum and focus of astral interpretation. Clauss ch.7; Beck.",ritual