heliolater (Meaning)
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heliolater (n.)
A worshiper of the sun.
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heliolater Sentence Examples
- Ancient Egyptians were known as heliolaters who worshipped the sun god Ra.
- The Mayan civilization was also a heliolater society, with the sun god Kinich Ahau being their primary deity.
- The Incas of South America considered themselves heliolaters, regarding the sun god Inti as their supreme deity.
- The Romans adopted the heliolater cult of Sol Invictus, which celebrated the "Unconquerable Sun."
- The Mithras cult, popular in the Roman Empire, was a form of heliolatry that worshipped the sun god Mithras.
- The Zoroastrian religion, founded by the prophet Zoroaster, was a heliolater faith that revered the sun as a symbol of Ahura Mazda.
- The Japanese Shinto religion has heliolater elements, with the sun goddess Amaterasu being a central figure.
- Some ancient Indian tribes practiced a form of heliolatry, with Surya being the primary sun god.
- The heliolater practices of ancient civilizations often involved rituals, sacrifices, and festivals honoring the sun.
- The heliolater beliefs of ancient societies have influenced art, architecture, and religious practices to this day.
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A worshiper of the sun.
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Ancient Egyptians were known as heliolaters who worshipped the sun god Ra.
The Mayan civilization was also a heliolater society, with the sun god Kinich Ahau being their primary deity.
The Incas of South America considered themselves heliolaters, regarding the sun god Inti as their supreme deity.
The Romans adopted the heliolater cult of Sol Invictus, which celebrated the "Unconquerable Sun."
