There has been a wealth of myths, legends, and beautiful representations of the Sun in the arts over thousands of years of human history. But now, in these technological times, do we still have such myths and beautiful art to honor our life-giving star? I would definitely say that we do. We do still honor our Sun through the myths and legends inherited from our past. Humans still enjoy populating beaches for the simple pleasure of feeling the warmth of the Sun’s rays on their bodies (sometimes foolishly getting sunburnt), and ritualistically, almost religiously watching the setting of the Sun from beaches and mountains around the world. This daily ritual of witnessing the sun rise and set is an act which some people, either for personal belief or religion, consider a duty to honor and thank the Sun. Humans today do still love ritual and legends, perhaps due to some subconscious primordial belief in the sacred, which ensures that the fascination remains.

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   The Druids were not around at the time when Stonehenge was built, but this is a legend, so time is not important!

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   Laura Pesce

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