“In ancient times the king was also a priest, and the role of governing his people was combined with the role of the pontifex, the bridge-builder who mediated between heaven and earth. As we explore the mythology of the Sun this morning, it may help to keep the symbol of kingship in mind, because it binds together the various mythic solar figures.” Greene, Liz. “The Luminaries: The Psychology of the Sun and Moon in the Horoscope