solarism
solarism
(ˈsəʊləˌrɪzəm)n
(Classical Myth & Legend) the explanation of myths in terms of the movements and influence of the sun
ˈsolarist n
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solarism
1. the explanation of myths by reference to the sun or the personifi-cation of the sun, as the hero as sunfigure.
2. an overreliance on this method of interpretation. — solarist, n.
See also: Sun2. an overreliance on this method of interpretation. — solarist, n.
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