Sol is the personification of the Sun and a god in ancient Roman religion. It was long thought that Rome actually had two different, consecutive sun gods: The first, Sol Indiges (Latin: the deified sun), was thought to have been unimportant, disappearing altogether at an early period.

Sol, in Roman religion, name of two distinct sun gods at Rome. The original Sol, or Sol Indiges, had a shrine on the Quirinal, an annual sacrifice on August 9, and another shrine, together with Luna, the moon goddess, in the Circus Maximus.

2016年10月25日 · Sol Indiges is the one of the most ancient gods of Roman mythology. Early history has him recorded as one of the many deities introduced by Emperor Titus of the Flavian Dynasty.

Sol was the sun god; identified with the Greek Helios. Originally he was a Sabine deity. The bringing of his cult to Rome (simultaneously with the cult of Luna) was attributed to Titus Tatius. The deity worship was performed by the Sabine family of Aurelius.

Sol Invictus (Classical Latin: [ˈsoːɫ ɪnˈwɪktʊs], "Invincible Sun" or "Unconquered Sun") was the official sun god of the late Roman Empire and a later version of the god Sol. The emperor Aurelian revived his cult in 274 AD and promoted Sol Invictus as the chief god of the empire.

2023年4月17日 · In the later Roman Empire, the worship and cult of the Roman god Sol Invictus became prominent. Revered as the patron deity of the sun, he was worshiped as a symbol of light, power, and invincibility.

The Roman Empire witnessed the rise of Sol, the esteemed god of the sun, whose significance permeated every facet of Roman society. This section explores the various dimensions of Sol’s presence during this era, shedding light on the enduring worship of the unconquered sun.

“Sol Invictus,” which translates to “Unconquered Sun,” was a Roman god that represented the sun. The cult of Sol Invictus was officially established by the Roman Emperor Aurelian in 274 AD, and Sol was venerated as a patron of soldiers and the official sun god of the later Roman Empire.

Sol is the personification of the Sun and a god in ancient Roman religion. It was long thought that Rome actually had two different, consecutive sun gods: The first, Sol Indiges (Latin: the deified sun), was thought to have been unimportant, disappearing altogether at an early period.

In Roman mythology, Sol was a majestic figure who rode a flaming chariot across the heavens each day. His journey brought light and warmth, nurturing life on earth. Romans often envisioned Sol with a radiant crown, symbolizing the sun’s brilliance.