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The Sun was the most influential of the celestial bodies, the very light of the gods of old. The Sun ruled the part of the sky which was marked by the constellation Leo, representing strength of character, dignity and authority. Health and the life of earth was given by the Sun and ancient cosmic battles took place during the cycles and journey of the Sun in lore of Babylon, Canaanite and other teachings. The Deific Masks of the Sun are Apollo, Helios, Dionysus, Sol, Oriens, Shamash, Shapash, Horus, Ra and the Watcher Shamsiel. The Sun is associated with the element Air, animals such as the Lion, Bull, Hawk, Leopard, Panther, Tiger, Winged Uraeus Serpent, Egyptian Sphinx and trees are Pines and most Oaks.
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Michael W. Ford (Fallen Angels: Watchers and the Witches Sabbat)