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a-god-in-ruins-rises · 2 years

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novus ordo seclorum

#seclorum -> saeculum -> aion #aion -> chronos -> cronus #also aion-phanes -> phanes-dionysus #i don't make the rules #not to mention phanes-dionysus-zagreus #don't make me get mithras involved #or sol invictus #saturn = cronus is a given

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lionofchaeronea · 5 months

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Coin minted ca. 280 CE by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus (r. 276-282). Probus is shown in the company of Sol Invictus ("Unconquered Sun"), a late form of the solar deity whose worship had been promoted by Probus' predecessor Aurelian. The birthday of Sol Invictus (Dies Natalis Solis Invicti) was traditionally celebrated on Dec. 25. On this coin, Probus, who was constantly on campaign during his brief reign, is shown prepared for battle with shield and spear, alongside Sol Invictus, who wears his characteristic radiant crown. Now in the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen. Photo credit: ChrisO/Wikimedia Commons.

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just-my-latest-hyperfixation · 2 months

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Sol Invictus

A @strangerthingsreversebigbang fic

Word Count: 14,183

Archive Warnings: Creator chose not to use archive warnings

Rating: E

Pairing(s): Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson; Tommy Hagan/Steve Harrington (unrequited)

Character(s): Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson

Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy; Alternate Universe - No Upside Down; Alternate Universe - Royalty; Royal Steve Harrington; Jester Eddie Munson; Guard Tommy Hagan; POV Alternating; Alternating Timelines; Childhood friends to lovers but not quite; More like mutual unhealthy obsession from childhood; Possessive Behavior; Intrigue; Blood and Violence; Eventual Smut; Secret Relationship; Master/Servant

Art by @waldosakimbo: Link

Fic by @just-my-latest-hyperfixation: Link

Beta reader: @flintandfuss

Dividers by @sourw0lfs

Second fic by @betty-boom

Summary:

The prince smiles and plucks the lute from his limp fingers, carefully setting it down next to the bed. Eddie can’t recall when he stopped playing. “Look at you. Not just easy on the eyes, but smart to boot. Knew I made a good choice with you.”

Those graceful fingers are on his face now, caressing his cheekbones on either side, slipping into his curls, and Eddie’s insides are warm and light.

“My prince—” he starts to say, but that pretty face twists into a scowl and a soft finger pushes against his lips.

“Let’s try something new, Just Eddie.” Those beautiful eyes are alight with mischief, a temptation dangling just barely within reach. “When we're like this … Can I be Just Steve? Do you think you can do that?”

Something inside Eddie coils.

“Steve,” he whispers against pink lips. The name is sweet nectar, the juice of forbidden fruit on a hot summer day, a sin and a secret and an oath.

Steve smiles and the sun rises in the moonlit room.

Eddie says his name a thousand times more on that night and the nights that follow.

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In a world where the king is worshipped as the living embodiment of the sun itself, two boys learn to navigate life in their golden cage.

#steddie #steve x eddie #steve harrington x eddie munson #steddie brainrot #steddie fanfic #fanfiction writer #fanfiction #fanfic #my writing #stranger things reverse big bang #sol invictus #masterpost

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ancient-rome-au · 2 months

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My unverified personal gnosis is that Daylight Savings Time (DST) is sacrilegious. Twice a year, DST violently disrupts our perception of and connection to the gradual seasonal drift of sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day. As I have gotten older, I have taken more notice of the annual patterns of the sun. I feel like I acquired an "internal calendar" in the same way that sunrise and sunset regulate our "internal clock" (circadian rhythm).

As an illustration, here is how DST shifts our perception of sunrise and sunset relative to a fixed system of 24 hours in Rome [source]:

I’m pretty sure that if Emperor Julian had succeeded in saving polytheism that we wouldn't have to deal with DST in the modern era. The cycle of the sun would be widely considered sacred and messing with our perception of it like this would be sacrilegious.

By the way, permanent Standard Time is superior from a public health perspective to permanent Daylight Savings Time.

#daylight savings time #julian the apostate #helios #sol invictus

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something-in-the-seas · 5 months

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"You would claim ignorance of the consequences of trusting Athena?" - proceeds to trust Athena.

#god of war #god of war ragnarok #god of war spoilers #sol invictus gow #minerva gow #athena gow #helios gow #listen athena is my gaslight gatekeep girlboss she can do no wrong

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cmqari · 9 months

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#death in june #di6 #dij #douglas p #douglas p.#douglas pearce #neofolk #current 93 #tibet #david tibet #sol invictus #tony wakeford #apocaliptic #apocaliptic folk #industrial #all pigs must die

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ballata · 2 months

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#gli audaci #romanzo #roberto nicoletti ballati bonaffini #sol invictus

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thetelesterion · 5 months

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Today we approach the feast day of the Birthday of Sol Invictus, the Unconquerable Sun. Dies Natalis Solis Invicti. Hail to thee, the unconquerable, immortal sun. May your rays bless us this world with light and may you bring life into the world again with your divine warmth. Hail, Helios, Sol-- divine flame, celestial king.

#sol invictus #sol #ancient rome #roman empire #roman polytheism #roman pagan #roman paganism #hellenic polytheism #paganblr #paganism #religion #hellenic paganism #theoi #hellenic pagan #greek polytheism #saturnalia

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capersacer · 5 months

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"Sol Invictus is a pagan celebration Emperor Aurelian established in 272 CE after his troops were inspired by a divine power on the battlefield. He declared Dec. 25 as the birthdate of the “Invincible Sun” and made the day a feast-day.

Not too long after, the Church decided to declare this same date to be Jesus’ birthday and soon the day was completely Christianized. Many pagan traditions were swallowed up as well."

C.H. 2018, Source: https://psuvanguard.com/merry-sol-invictus/

#sol invictus #paganism #holiday #conifers #pagan #roman history #roman religion #history #christmas #greetings #celebration #spqr #ancient rome

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musicktoplayinthedark · 11 months

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My albums selection for the next week:

Women of Noise - For Kherson

Holy Tongue - Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare

Minoy – The Art Of Egyptian Bathing

Ragnar Johnson & Jessica Mayer - Spirit Cry Flutes and Bamboo Jews Harps from Papua New Guinea: Eastern Highlands and Madang

Swans – The Beggar

Pineal Gland Zirbeldruese – Dawn ~ Rise ~ Death

La Monte Young, Marian Zazeela, The Theatre Of Eternal Music – Dream House 78'17"

Sol Invictus – Trees In Winter

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

DK Dance - DK Dance

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hellcatazura · 5 months

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Looking forward to times with those I love where our unique lights can shine through the darkness together

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just-my-latest-hyperfixation · 2 months

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Sol Invictus

A @strangerthingsreversebigbang fic

Art: @waldosakimbo

Story: @just-my-latest-hyperfixation

Coming 29 March 2024

The courtyard is bubbling with life. He can hear it even before he arrives, all the different sounds mingling into a cacophony of noise. The shouts of the guards, the rattle and clank of armor. The neighing of the horses, hooves scraping nervously on cobblestone. Servants and priests milling about, frantically making the last preparations for the procession. Every balcony and balustrade packed with courtiers and nobles, screaming and laughing over one another. All of it grinds to a stop the moment he enters. A hush falls over the crowd, as suddenly as if all sound had been sucked right out of the world. Only the roar of the crowd outside the palace gate remains, a hum like that of an angry swarm of wasps hanging heavy in the air. The crowd in the courtyard parts before him, every single back bent, every single head bowed. One does not gaze directly into the sun.

#steddie #steve x eddie #steve harrington x eddie munson #steddie brainrot #steddie fanfic #fanfiction writer #fanfiction #fanfic #my writing #stranger things reverse big bang #sol invictus #the art!!!#omg!!!#i'm losing it

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claer · 1 year

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1st-4th century A.D. carved marble head of the Buddha with rays emanating from it, suggesting syncretism with Apollo, Mithras/Sol Invictus, or possibly another deity. Found at Berenike, a Ptolemaic-Roman port on the Red Sea coast of Egypt.

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#buddhism #religious syncretism #syncretism #buddha #siddhartha gautama #gandhara #egypt #archaeology #apollo #sol invictus #sourced

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something-in-the-seas · 5 months

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"In squalid garb, meanwhile, and destitute of all his rays, the sire of Phaethon, as dark as when eclipse bedims his Wheel, abhors himself and hates the light, shuns the bright day, gives up his mind to grief, adds passion to his woe, denies the earth his countenance, and thus laments; “My lot was ever restless from the dawn of time, and I am weary of this labour, void and endless. Therefore, let who will urge forth my car, light-bearing, and if none may dare, when all the Gods of Heaven acknowledge it, let Jove himself essay the task. Perchance, when he takes up the reins, he may forget his dreadful lightning that bereaves of child a father's love; and as he tries the strength of those flame-footed steeds will know, in truth, the lad who failed to guide my chariot deserved not death.”

But all the Deities encircle Phoebus as he makes complaint, and with their supplications they entreat him not to plunge the world in darkness. Jove would find excuses for the lightning-bolt, hurled from his hand, and adds imperious threats to his entreaties..."

#god of war #helios gow #sol invictus gow #this is some kratos tier dialogue here

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jadeseadragon · 1 year

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Erica Calardo, Sol Invictus, 2022, oil on Belgian linen, 14 × 27.5 × 1.5 inches.

#erica calardo #women artists #sol invictus #contemporary art #contemporary artist

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stairnaheireann · 5 months

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How the Irish Influenced Christmas Traditions

In much the same way that the modern interpretation of Halloween descended from the Celtic pagan celebration of Samhain, several important pre-Christian Irish traditions have been incorporated into the winter holiday season. Prior to the introduction of Christianity during the early 5th century, Ireland was home to the Celts, a pagan civilisation which worshipped many gods and goddesses. Animism…

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#Beltane #Celtic #Christmas lights outside the GPO #Co Meath #Druids #Dublin #How The Irish Influenced Christmas Traditions #Imbolc #Ireland #Lughnasadh #Newgrange #Northern Europe #Pagan #Pre-Christian #Samhain #Sol Invictus #Yuletide

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