Merry Dies Natalis Solis Invicti

Logical · 11-15-2005, 09:59 PM

Finally, the emperor Aurelian introduced an official cult of Sol Invictus in AD 270, making the sun-god the premier divinity of the empire, and wearing his rayed crown himself (image, right). While not officially identified with Mithras, Aurelian's Sol borrowed many features from Mithraism, including the iconographical representation of the god as a beardless youth. Aurelian dedicated the Sol Invictus Temple on Dec 25, 274 in a festival called dies natalis Solis Invicti or birthday of the invincible Sun.Finally, the emperor Aurelian introduced an official cult of Sol Invictus in AD 270, making the sun-god the premier divinity of the empire, and wearing his rayed crown himself (image, right). While not officially identified with Mithras, Aurelian's Sol borrowed many features from Mithraism, including the iconographical representation of the god as a beardless youth. Aurelian dedicated the Sol Invictus Temple on Dec 25, 274 in a festival called dies natalis Solis Invicti or birthday of the invincible Sun.

Have you started buying your presents.

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-15-2005, 10:05 PM

This is what you've been reduced to Jim?

Kissing Duhnise's ass over in DC, and trolling in the Lounge in a pathetic attempt to offend Christians and trying to make them squirm because of ties to pagan holidays.

Life must be really boring for you these days....

Jenson71 · 11-15-2005, 10:08 PM

I was disappointed to find out the local mall was not bringing jolly ol' Sol Invictus back this year.

Logical · 11-15-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

This is what you've been reduced to Jim?

Kissing Duhnise's ass in DC, and trolling in the Lounge in a pathetic attempt to offend Christians and trying to make them squirm because of ties to pagan holidays.

Life must be really boring for you these days....

You take things far too seriously. I was just doing a Wikpedia search on December 25th and came across this interesting information and thought I would share it.

Did you know about this ancient festival, doesn't the history teacher in you find it interesting?

If not, I find it sad that you lack curiousity.

**Skip Towne** · 11-15-2005, 10:10 PM

I'll bet you wouldn't say that to my face you @#$%)(*&^!!!!!!!

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-15-2005, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

You take things far too seriously. I was just doing a Wikpedia search on December 25th and came across this interesting information and thought I would share it.

Did you know about this ancient festival, doesn't the history teacher in you find it interesting?

If not, I find it sad that you lack curiousity.

Midwesterners and most people I knew learned this story in third or fourth grade....

Logical · 11-15-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I'll bet you wouldn't say that to my face you @#$%)(*&^!!!!!!!

listopencil · 11-15-2005, 10:11 PM

I got a really cool Solis Invictus sweater last year. I'm hoping for matching gloves. Hint, hint.

Logical · 11-15-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Midwesterners and most people I knew learned this story in third or fourth grade....

If I learned it I long ago forgot it. Get over your ridiculous self absorbed obsession with religion and just enjoy life a little Rob.

**RealSNR** · 11-15-2005, 10:13 PM

Does this mean extra vacation time?

Jenson71 · 11-15-2005, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

If I learned it I long ago forgot it. Get over your ridiculous self absorbed obsession with religion and just enjoy life a little Rob.

And always ask yourself: What Would Sol Invictus Do?

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-15-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

If I learned it I long ago forgot it. Get over your ridiculous self absorbed obsession with religion and just enjoy life a little Rob.

I enjoy life plenty. Your attempts to provoke religious folks is just wearing thin....thanks for your concern though.

**RealSNR** · 11-15-2005, 10:16 PM

If the radio starts playing Sol Invictus music before Thanksgiving, I'm going to go apeshit

Logical · 11-15-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

And always ask yourself: What Would Sol Invictus Do?

Watch you with a benign smirk?

listopencil · 11-15-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

If the radio starts playing Sol Invictus music before Thanksgiving, I'm going to go apeshit

Oh c'mon. Get into the holiday spirit. Partake of the grog. Or Sol will deliver horrible burns upon your mortal flesh.

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