Myth of the Day: Aten
Discover the captivating journey of Aten, an enigmatic deity who shaped Egyptian beliefs, revolutionizing faith with radiant brilliance.
Region/Culture: Africa, Mesopotamia and Ancient Near East
Mythos: Egyptian Mythology
Primary Type/Nature: Gods and Deities
Mythical Attributes: Aten is the disk of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology, representing the life-giving and sustaining aspects of the sun.
Role in Mythos: Aten was elevated to a monotheistic or near-monotheistic deity by Pharaoh Ak…
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