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Aten – The Sun Disk and later God

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Horus

The mythology of the Aten, the radiant disk of the sun, is not only unique in Egyptian history, but is also one of the most complex and controversial aspects of Ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptian term for the disk of … Continue reading →

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Apep – The Great Destroyer

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Horus

With the possible exception of Aten  only during the Amarna Period, no single Egyptian god was considered to be really all powerful. Many lived with the threat of destruction, and even one of the greatest of Egyptian gods faced such … Continue reading →

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