I think that many of todays religions have shared roots in the ancient Mystery Schools or Esoteric colleges. Using symbolism and allegory to convey wisdom and establishing custom and tradition to pass teaching on.
Hence the many versions of a virgin birth, rising from the dead,and other "biblical" stories which have been evident in other traditions through time.
From the orientation of our churches, masonic temples, etc (East/West), to our calenders, the sun has, inevitably influenced our ancestors, much of which has passed into our daily lives without us even noticing or knowing why we do things a certain way.
Nice read josepp.