In the cults that revolved around the sun god Sol and Mithras, the time around the winter solstice was by far the most important time of the year when religious life reached its peak. In addition, the worship of these two gods already showed a clear tendency towards monotheism.
A number of emperors staged themselves as sun gods with a crown of rays and on several occasions the cult of the sun was on the verge of being elevated to state religion, for example at the time of Emperor Aurelian.
An afterlife based on the pagan symbolism of the sun can also be found in later Christian ideas, such as the birth of the Son of God shortly after the winter solstice.
Themed tour with Frank Merkle M.A.
Date: Sunday, 21.12.2025, 11 a.m.
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
A number of emperors staged themselves as sun gods with a crown of rays and on several occasions the cult of the sun was on the verge of being elevated to state religion, for example at the time of Emperor Aurelian.
An afterlife based on the pagan symbolism of the sun can also be found in later Christian ideas, such as the birth of the Son of God shortly after the winter solstice.
Themed tour with Frank Merkle M.A.
Date: Sunday, 21.12.2025, 11 a.m.
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
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