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  2. Ishaq Shahryar - Wikipedia

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    Ishaq M. Shahryar (January 10, 1936 – April 12, 2009) was the inventor of the low-cost photovoltaic cell and the first Afghan ambassador to the United States since the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. New Scientist named Shahryar "the Sun King," recognizing his virtual invention of solar power as a serious energy source and honoring ...

  3. Solar dynasty - Wikipedia

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    The Solar dynasty or Sūryavaṃśa ( lit. 'Descendants of the Sun'; Sanskrit: सूर्यवंश ), also called the Ikshvaku dynasty is a legendary Indian dynasty said to have been founded by Ikshvaku. In Hindu literature, it ruled the Kosala Kingdom with their capital at Ayodhya and later at Shravasti. They prayed to their clan deity ...

  4. Kinich Ahau - Wikipedia

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    Kinich Ahau is the Yucatec and Lacandon name of the sun god. The element kʼinich, usually assumed to mean 'sun-eyed', appears to have been in general use as a royal title during the Classic Period. Kinich Ahau should not be confused with Ah Kʼin or Ah Kʼin Chob. Ah Kʼin is Yucatec for 'someone who deals with the day (s)', the word for 'day ...

  5. Solar deity - Wikipedia

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    A solar deity or sun deity is a deity who represents the Sun or an aspect thereof. 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.

  6. Sol Invictus - Wikipedia

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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 AD 274 and promoted Sol Invictus as the chief god of the empire. [1] [2] The main festival dedicated to him was the Dies ...

  7. Solar symbol - Wikipedia

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    The Vergina Sun (also known as the Star of Vergina, Macedonian Star, or Argead Star) is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art from the 6th to 2nd centuries BC. The Vergina Sun appears in art variously with sixteen, twelve, or eight triangular rays. Bianchini's planisphere, produced in the 2nd century, [5] has a circlet with rays ...

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