What does heliolatry mean?
Definitions for heliolatry
ˌhi liˈɒl ə trihe·li·o·la·t·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
heliolatry, sun-worshipnoun
the worship of the sun
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heliolatrynoun
worship of the sun as an actual religion/mythos, or euphemistically, as in sunbathing.
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heliolatry
A solar deity or sun deity is a deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it. Such deities are usually associated with power and strength. Solar deities and Sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The Sun is sometimes referred to by its Latin name Sol or by its Greek name Helios. The English word sun derives from Proto-Germanic *sunnǭ.
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heliolatry
Heliolatry is the religious worship or veneration of the sun or a sun god. It is derived from the Greek words 'helios' meaning 'sun' and 'latreia' meaning 'worship'. Many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and the Aztecs, practiced some form of heliolatry.
Webster Dictionary
Heliolatrynoun
sun worship. See Sabianism
Etymology: [Helio- + Gr. service, worship.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Heliolatry
hē-li-ol′a-tri, n. worship of the sun.—n. Heliol′ater, a worshipper of the sun.—adj. Heliol′atrous. [Gr. hēlios, the sun, latreia, worship.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of heliolatry in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of heliolatry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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