The Man the Sun-Gods Made

"The Man the Sun-Gods Made" by Gardner F. Fox is a science fiction story where a man called Tyr, viewed as a god by the alien Tryllans because of his sun-given powers, wrestles with his place in an otherworldly saga. He must resolve his feelings about responsibility when fighting against the oppressive "ardth" race and his role as a protector. The novel explores Tyr’s origin, tying him to his would-be enemies, and is on a journey to acquire knowledge in the hopes to destroy the "ardth." Ultimately, he accepts his legacy during a war with the "ardth", becoming something more, and brings both species together.