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Sol
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Etymology and Cultural Significance
The name Sol/) is derived from the Latin language word for the Sun/). In ancient Roman religion, Sol/) was an explicit deity, often syncretized with other solar gods, most notably Sol Invictus ("Unconquered Sun").
In comparative mythology, Sol/) is often contrasted with lunar deities. Scholars of …