Sun God Collection (#7)

Phaethon asks his father if he could ride in his wagon, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Sol, the sun, and his children, Harmen Jansz Muller, Hieronymus Cock, 1566 - 1570

Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot, 1701 (etching)
XOS1123790 Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot, 1701 (etching) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 10.2x13.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

MEXICO: AZTEC TEMPLE. At Tenochtitlan with, left, altar to raingod, and right, to sungod. Codex Ixtlilxochitl

MEXICO: STONE OF THE SUN. The Aztec Stone of the Sun, discovered in 1790 in Mexico City and first misidentified as a calendar because of names of days inscribed on it

MEXICO: AZTEC CEREMONY. Aztec sun-raising ceremony, from the Codex Borgia, c1450

INCA SUN WORSHIP. An Inca captain offers a libation to the sun, then drinks the offering himself in the belief that he is an incarnation of the sun god

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs Sacrificing to the Sun. Drawing, late 19th century

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Human sacrifice, after an Aztec Codex

PERU: SUN WORSHIP. Peruvians worshipping the sun. Woodcut from the second edition of Girolamo Benzonis Historia del Mondo Nuovo, Venice, Italy, 1572

WHEEL OF FORTUNE. An astrological representation of the Wheel of Fortune, depicting Mars in the highest position, but with the sun, Venus, and Mercury on the rise. German woodcut, 1490

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

MEXICO: SUN GOD, c1450. Tonatiuh, the sun god. Painting from the Codex Borgia, c1450

CM8 5878 Sun God, Ra, and Stutz 8 emblem
Sun God, Ra, and Stutz 8 emblem, Flywheel Bicester Saturday 20th June 2015, aviation, Bicester, cars, endeavour, Flywheel, Flywheel Bicester, Flywheel Bicester 20th June 15

Fragment of a royal group of The Amarna Period: The latter half of the Eighteenth
Fragment of a royal group of The Amarna Period:The latter half of the Eighteenth Dynasty was marked by the reign of Amenhotep IV

Akhenaten Painted limestone The Amarna Period: latter half of the Eighteenth Dynasty when the royal residence of the pharaoh and his queen was shifted to Akhenaten ( Horizon of the Aten)

Colossus of Rhodes, 17th-century artwork C016 / 8937
Colossus of Rhodes. 17th-century artwork of the monumental statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected in the 3rd century BC on the Greek island of Rhodes

Carved chariot wheel on the wall of the 13th century Konarak Sun temple, built as the chariot of Surya the Sun god, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konarak, Orissa, India, Asia

NATIVE AMERICAN CEREMONY. Florida Native Americans consecrating the skin of a stag to the sun, while French soldiers (right) observe the ceremony

MEXICO: AZTEC WARRIORS. Aztec warriors engaged in ritualized combat on a stone used for sacrifices before their king in Tenochtitlan. Wood engraving, 19th century

Colossus of Rhodes, 16th century artwork
Colossus of Rhodes with a ship, 16th century artwork. This vast bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

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Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

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Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

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Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

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Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

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Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

Offerings to the sun god Surya on the ghats during the Sun Worship Festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Hundreds of women gather in rows along river front, defying the cold, to welcome the rising sun god, Surya, Sun Worship Festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sun Temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya, dating from 13th century, at Konarak, Orissa, India

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"Sun-God: A Journey Through Ancient Civilizations" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of sun gods, where ancient civilizations revered these celestial beings as symbols of power, creation, and divine intervention. From the mighty Sun-god Ra embarking on his daily journey across ancient Egypt's skies to Inca king Huayna Capac honoring Inti, their radiant deity, the worship of sun gods spanned continents and cultures. In awe-inspiring statues like the Colossus of Rhodes, a colossal tribute to Helios that stood tall among wonders of the ancient world, we witness mankind's reverence for these celestial figures. Egyptian creation myths depict sun gods as creators of life itself while Aztecs performed ritual sacrifices to appease their powerful sun god during times of great need. The Roman Sun-God Sol graces us with his presence in intricate reliefs at Pergamon Museum, showcasing his majestic chariot ride through the heavens. Apollo emerges as a prominent figure in Greek mythology - from depictions such as him standing proudly on a socle or seated with a lyre - symbolizing music, poetry, and enlightenment. Mesopotamian stone stelas commemorate moments when civilization acknowledged their own solar deities' influence on earthly affairs. Melchior Meier's artwork brings forth Apollo's role in fateful encounters like "Apollo and Marsyas, " highlighting both beauty and tragedy within mythological tales. Marvel at Marcantonio Raimondi's masterpieces capturing Apollo surrounded by muses and poets atop Mount Parnassus or gently guiding Hyacinthus with Cupid by his side. These artworks immortalize not only Apollo but also humanity's eternal fascination with light-bringing deities who inspire creativity and ignite passion within our souls. Join us on this enlightening journey through time as we delve into diverse cultures' devotion to sun gods – an exploration that reveals how these celestial entities shaped beliefs systems, artistic expressions, and the very fabric of ancient civilizations.