sun god

noun

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

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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 Osiris is the Egyptian god of the underworld and Ra is the Egyptian sun god. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024 Likewise the triangular sun rays added to the halo appear more in keeping with Mediterranean sun god traditions than with conventional Buddhas. Jo Marchant, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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sun god

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

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