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{{this}} was the greatest living god and embodiment of the sun as the source of all life and virtue. | {{this}} was the greatest living god and embodiment of the sun as the source of all life and virtue. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
{{this}} was always depicted as standing proud above all other things. In some allegories she was shown as a serpent circling the sun, a face surrounded by radiance or as a woman bedecked in gold and silver with a gaping mouth issuing light. In all depictions, however, she was terribly majestic and beautiful | {{this}} was always depicted as standing proud above all other things. In some allegories she was shown as a serpent circling the sun, a face surrounded by radiance or as a woman bedecked in gold and silver with a a gaping mouth issuing light. In all depictions, however, she was terribly majestic and beautiful. | ||
== Worship == | == Worship == | ||
Worship of {{this}} was conducted in grand temples with open roofs and illuminated golden icons. Her sacrifices included burned oils and incense and animals bound in gold chains. Priesthoods of Venursol wore gilded vestments and vowed to never speak when the sun was high for any reason but to sing the praises of their Lady. | Worship of {{this}} was conducted in grand temples with open roofs and illuminated golden icons. Her sacrifices included burned oils and incense and animals bound in gold chains. Priesthoods of Venursol wore gilded vestments and vowed to never speak when the sun was high for any reason but to sing the praises of their Lady. | ||