sun god

noun

often capitalized S&G
: a god that represents or personifies the sun in various religions

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This last surviving boat makes its way to the island of Helios, the sun god. Robert Zaretsky, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2019 In Peru, people honor the return of the sun god on the winter solstice. Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024 As was the case with many cultures, the chief deity of the ancient Egyptians was a sun god, Ra, who was worshipped as the creator of everything. New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024 At the center of the table is the sun god Apollo, recognizable by a halo of light around his head. Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sun god 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sun god was circa 1592

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“Sun god.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sun%20god. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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sun god

noun
often capitalized S&G
: a god that represents the sun in various religions

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