Aten, also Aton, Atonu, or Itn (Ancient Egyptian: jtn, reconstructed [ˈjaːtin]) was the focus of Atenism, the religious system formally established in ancient Egypt by the late Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Akhenaten.

2021年1月8日 · Aten is the "Sun disk god" of ancient Egypt: he is the incarnation of the Sun. The god Aten appears during the 25th century BC as a minor god of Egypt. However, it was in 1353 BC that Aten really entered the posterity by becoming the single god of Egypt throughout the reign of Akhenaten, the so-called "heretic pharaoh."

2002年4月2日 · Aten, the ancient Egyptian sun disk deity, rose to prominence under Pharaoh Akhenaten, who established Atenism as state religion, replacing Egypt's traditional gods. Depicted uniquely as a solar disk with emanating rays, Aten was central to Akhenaten's religious reforms. The Great Hymn to the Aten elucidates Aten's div...

2019年12月11日 · Aten was a being who represented the god or spirit of the sun, and the actual solar disk. He was depicted as a disk with rays reaching to the earth. At the end of the rays were human hands which often extended the ankh to the pharaoh.

2024年10月7日 · The Aten is a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, representing the sun disk and embodying the life-giving power of the sun. As a central figure in the pantheon, the Aten symbolizes light, life, and the cyclical nature of the sun’s journey across the sky.

2024年10月7日 · Ancient Egyptians viewed time as a cyclical phenomenon, deeply intertwined with the natural rhythms of the world around them. This article aims to explore the significance of the Aten within this context, delving into its historical background, symbolism, myths, and the rituals associated with its worship. II. Historical Context of the Aten

2024年10月8日 · The Aten, a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, represents the sun disk and is often associated with the concepts of light, life, and sustenance. As a central figure in the belief system of ancient Egypt, the Aten embodied the vital forces that promote growth and renewal, which were crucial to the agricultural society of the time.

2023年12月2日 · This emblematic portrayal marked Aten as a pivotal element in the Egyptian pantheon, symbolizing not just the sun but a broader, cosmic energy. The focus of this article …

2023年10月30日 · Aten, often depicted as a radiant sun disc with extending rays ending in hands, stands as a symbol of life-giving energy and omnipresence. Unlike the anthropomorphic representations of many Egyptian deities, Aten’s portrayal as a sun disc emphasized its universality and encompassing nature.

Atenism, also known as the Aten religion, [1] the Amarna religion, [2] the Amarna revolution, and the Amarna heresy, was a religion in ancient Egypt. It was founded by Akhenaten, a pharaoh who ruled the New Kingdom under the Eighteenth Dynasty. [3] .