Always been a worshipper of the sun ☀️ Humans have long had ..
Added 2024-09-25 15:07:17 +0000 UTCAlways been a worshipper of the sun ☀️ Humans have long had a deep relationship with the sun, viewing it as a powerful force that gives life. In ancient civilizations, the sun was often revered as a god or divine entity because of its vital role in sustaining crops, marking time, and providing warmth and light.
- Ancient Egypt: The sun god Ra was one of the most important deities. Ra was seen as the ruler of all creation, traveling across the sky by day and journeying through the underworld by night to defeat darkness and chaos.
- Mesopotamia: In Sumerian and Babylonian mythology, the sun god Shamash was associated with justice, truth, and the law. His light was believed to expose hidden truths and maintain order.
- Inca Empire: The Inca worshipped Inti, the sun god, believing their emperors were his direct descendants. The sun played a central role in Incan ceremonies and agriculture, especially with the complex calendar systems based on the sun's movement.
- Hinduism: Surya is the sun god in Hinduism, representing health, life, and knowledge. Surya has been worshipped in various forms, often linked with the Vedic practice of offering prayers to the dawn.
- Ancient Greece and Rome: The Greeks worshipped Helios, later associated with Apollo, who was often depicted as driving a chariot across the sky. The Romans adopted Apollo as their god of the sun, integrating him into their pantheon.
The common thread across many cultures is that the sun, with its life-giving energy, became symbolic of divine power, order, and creation.
