The first know Monotheist Ahkenaton. He worshiped the sun. Moved the capital. He is usually shown as a more feminine male. He is often shown with a slightly swollen abdominal area. There have been speculation on the topic. I have often wondered if he is making a statement to his people that he is the embodiment of a female on earth carrying the seed of new life from the sun.
I have read that some believe that the Sun King is deformed as a result of inbreeding.
I just find it fascinating that so many cultures world wide have sun worshipping of some kind. I mean, when you think about it. If you are in an agricultural people you depend upon the sun. It brings you light, warmth, and without it there is no food. I am sure there were people that felt that the sun made them feel better. Feeling good can bring on a spiritual feeling. It stimulates all your faculties when you feel good.
Loving all these posts.
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my father have been studying the sun in art since i was a little child and he did his phd in art history on that! reading your posts make me think about my childhood!
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justyna
The sun is good, could use a little sunshine here on this rainy day in England. I'm sure it would make all of us feel better as we are fighting colds and crud. Nice post.
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stoppin by from SITS!! Neat blog
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