Solar deity - Chinese mythology - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Solar Deity: Encyclopedia - Solar Deity
A solar deity is a deity who represents the sun, or an aspect of it. People have worshipped the sun and solar deities for all of recorded...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Deity: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Deity - Chinese Mythology
Unlike many other cultures, the Chinese do not personify nor worship the sun or the moon. The most likely reason is the heavy influence o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Deity: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Deity - Chinese Mythology
Unlike many other cultures, the Chinese do not personify nor worship the sun or the moon. The most likely reason is the heavy influence o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Deity: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Deity - Missing Sun
The "missing sun" motif is a theme in the myths of various cultures. It may have served to explain any of several natural phenomena, incl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Deity: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Deity - Missing Sun
The "missing sun" motif is a theme in the myths of various cultures. It may have served to explain any of several natural phenomena, incl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Deity: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Deity - Hindu Mythology
In the Vedas, numerous hymns are dedicated to Surya, the Sun personified, and Savitar, "the impeller", a solar deity either identified wi...   » Read the article