Aten

proper noun

Meaning

The solar disk deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, elevated to the status of a supreme god during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

Examples

The pharaoh ordered the construction of temples dedicated exclusively to the worship of the Aten.
Art from the Amarna period frequently depicts the rays of the Aten ending in small hands reaching toward the royal family.

Synonyms: sun, deity, divinity, solar disk

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Aten

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtɛn/

Definition

The solar disk deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, elevated to the status of a supreme god during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

Examples

The pharaoh ordered the construction of temples dedicated exclusively to the worship of the Aten.
Art from the Amarna period frequently depicts the rays of the Aten ending in small hands reaching toward the royal family.

Synonyms of Aten

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