Sun Lore of All Ages
William Tyler Olcott
From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven...
Location:
United States
Description:
From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven about the sun. Starting with solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. An extended analysis of sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length, along with the solar significance of burial customs and emblematic and symbolic forms of the sun. The book concludes with a look at the sun in light of scientific discovery. 30 evocative illustrations complement the text. Duration - 6h 42m. Author - William Tyler Olcott. Narrator - Graham Dunlop. Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Copyright - © 1914 William Tyler Olcott ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Introduction
Duration:00:02:28
I. SOLAR CREATION MYTHS
Duration:00:41:43
II. ANCIENT IDEAS OF THE SUN AND THE MOON
Duration:00:20:57
III. SOLAR MYTHOLOGY
Duration:00:48:16
IV. SOLAR MYTHOLOGY (Continued)
Duration:00:33:46
V. SOLAR FOLK- LORE
Duration:00:25:19
VI. SUN WORSHIP
Duration:00:26:35
VII. SUN WORSHIP (Continued)
Duration:00:54:53
VIII. SUN- CATCHER MYTHS
Duration:00:25:34
IX. SOLAR FESTIVALS
Duration:00:31:46
X. SOLAR OMENS, TRADITIONS, AND SUPERSTITIONS
Duration:00:16:31
XI. SOLAR SIGNIFICANCE OF BURIAL CUSTOMS. ORIENTATION
Duration:00:22:54
XII. EMBLEMATIC AND SYMBOLIC F ORMS OF THE SUN
Duration:00:28:06
XIII. THE SUN REVEALED BY SCIENCE BIBLIOGRAPHY
Duration:00:23:24
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:15