Sol Invictus - Wikipedia
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.
Sol Invictus: The Roman Cult that gave us Christmas
2023年12月27日 · Sol Invictus, also known as the invincible sun or the unconquered sun, was the official sun god of the late Roman Empire. He was a later version of the classic sun god Sol, and he was dusted off and revived as “Invictus” in AD 274 under the emperor Aurelian.
Sol (Roman mythology) - Wikipedia
Sol Invictus (English translated as "Unconquered Sun") was long thought to have been a foreign state-supported sun god introduced from either Emesa or Palmyra in Syria by the emperor Aurelian in 274 and overshadowing other Eastern cults in importance, [16] until the abolition of classical Roman religion under Theodosius I.
Sol Invictus: The Unconquered Sun in Roman Religion
2023年11月23日 · Sol Invictus, the Unconquered Sun, is a fascinating deity in the pantheon of ancient Roman gods. The worship of Sol Invictus held a significant place in the hearts and minds of the people in Rome. In this article we delve into the origins, attributes, and cultural impact of Sol Invictus, shedding light on a deity
Sol Invictus: The Unconquered Sun Deity in Ancient Roman Religion
2023年4月17日 · The Temple of the Sun, also known as the Temple of Sol Invictus, was a major temple in ancient Rome dedicated to the worship of the sun god Sol Invictus. It was the fourth-known temple dedicated to the Sun in Rome.
Sol Invictus | Roman god | Britannica
…cult of the Unconquered Sun, Sol Invictus, who was represented by the emperor according to pagan understanding. The emperor—in this respect he also played the role of the pontifex maximus (high priest) in the state cult—took the central position within the church as well.
Sol Invictus - Roman Sun God - Mythology.net
2016年10月25日 · The god of the Unconquered Sun, Sol Invictus, was the official sun god of the later Empire of Rome. The Emperor Aurelian reintroduced the sun god and cult in 274 AD.
The Festival of the Sol Invictus: Celebrating the Unconquered Sun
2024年11月4日 · The Festival of Sol Invictus was celebrated on December 25, coinciding with the winter solstice when the sun begins its journey back to prominence in the sky. This date was strategically chosen to symbolize the return of light and …
Sol Invictus - IMPERIUM ROMANUM
The cult Sol Invictus was a new syncretic cult combining elements of Mithraism, worship of El Gabal, Baal, Astarte and the Roman solar deity Sol. God, the personification of all other deities, was worshiped by many Middle Eastern cities.
Sol Invictus - Elixir Of Knowledge
2014年6月29日 · Sol Invictus was considered as the official sun god of the later Roman Empire as well as a patron of the soldiers. The Roman emperor Elagabalus who reigned during 218-222 had built a temple in his honour as Sol Invictus on the Palatine and made attempts to make his worship as the main religion in Rome.