Covering with the Sun

This is my blanket. I have had this thing since the early 1990's. I still remember the first time I saw it in "linen and things". I had to have it. I did not have very much disposable income at the time. I was in school, and every penny counted. I think this was an expensive blanket that was really more of a luxury, and not something that I "NEEDED". I admired it for a little while, and finally saved just enough for it. I am glad I kept it. I think one time it was in the "give away" pile, but this is one of my favorite symbols. An old fashioned celestial sun.

Italian Water

I love the image on the water bottle of Sole. I have not had this brand of water, but I have tasted many different types of water. I have never even seen this on in any grocery store in the United States. Apparently you can order a case at a time, and they are in glass bottles instead of plastic. I do prefer to have my water out of glass or stainless steel.
If you happen to find an advertisement with a sun symbol please e-mail me the image and your story about it, and I will post it.

Holy Sun

Here is another sun that is from an engraving. There must be reference to religion with the cross in the center. I am pretty sure that this is about the time that Martin Luther is challenging the Catholic Church. These references look more Northern European than Southern.

This has got to be one of my favorites. Although the face of this sun looks a little constipated or frustrated. I can't put my finger on the feeling or mood that he creates, but it is close to the one that is my favorite representation.

Sun Burning Books

This is an engraving. The sun looks mad. Three heads?

This is a site I hope I never witness. Books burning. I think that is why the sun is so angry. I am an avid reader. This almost makes me want to break down into tears.

Mosaic Sun

As much as I love art, and sun images...this one is not one I would have in the foyer. If someone was going to give it to me, maybe I would put it in the bathroom or even by a pool. This one is from Italy, and looks like the artist was inspired by Medusa.
I think I may have looked like this yesterday as I was flying down the street in my Mini Cooper with the windows down, and my hair wet. I was even laughing thinking about how I must look like Medusa. Passing all the big cars in my little car. Speed limit...what speed limit? I did not see it posted. I was going to fast. I was in a hurry, running late to pick up the kids. Maybe I spent to much time tweeting. OCD

Wow, a little off topic. ANYWAY! Send me an image of one you have seen in your area.

Until tomorrow, or until we tweet...May sunshine fill your day!

Ancient Italian Sun God

I must confess. I studied Classic Cultures, but I don't recall this being on of the Gods. I know that the Ancient Etruscans worshiped Apollo. I don't recall that there was another Sun God, but these images of the sun with a human face are prevalent throughout Italy. I think in this blog I offer more questions than I do answers. Was it an import of the Phoenicians or an Ancient Greek subculture that came over with this God?