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Sol Invictus (Classical Latin: [ˈsoːɫ ɪnˈwɪktʊs], "Invincible Sun" or "Unconquered Sun") was the official sun god of the late Roman Empire and a later version of the god Sol. The emperor Aurelian revived his cult in 274 AD and promoted Sol Invictus as the chief god of the empire.
Articles relating to Sol Invictus, ("Unconquered Sun"), the official sun god of the later Roman Empire and a patron of soldiers. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Sol Invictus were a British neofolk band formed by Tony Wakeford in 1987. [2] Wakeford had been the sole constant member of the group since its inception, although numerous musicians have contributed and collaborated with him under the Sol Invictus name over the years.
In 1987, Wakeford distanced himself from right-wing views, and formed the neofolk band Sol Invictus, [7] adapting the band's name from a cult that predated Christianity. [8] The band's music combines acoustic guitar playing and "neo- classical instrumentation" with elements of industrial music . [ 7 ]
The Temple of the Sun was a temple in the Campus Agrippae in Rome. It was dedicated to Sol Invictus on 25 December 274 [1] by the emperor Aurelian [2] to fulfill a vow he made following his successful campaign against Palmyra in 272 and funded by spoils from that campaign.
Sol Invictus is a Roman god identified with Sol (the solar deity in Ancient Roman religion). Sol Invictus may also refer to: Sol Invictus (band), an English neofolk band; Sol Invictus, a 2015 album by Faith No More; Sol Invictus (Akhenaton album) , 2001; Sol Invictus (holiday), a religious holiday celebrated in ancient Rome
Sol Invictus Tour is the eighth concert tour by American rock band, Faith No More in support of their reunion album Sol Invictus. It began on April 15, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia and ended on October 25 of the same year in Sacramento, California .
Section Invictus as epithet explains that "Invictus" was a common epithet for several deities, including Jupiter, Mars, Hercules, Apollo, and Silvanus, and goes on to say, citing the same reference, that Sol Invictus and Sol are the same. It also mentions the opposite view, but without a reference.