Month: September 2018

Aten (Aton, Adon, Eton) In Egyptian mythology, the sun disk worshipped by Akhenaton (1372–1355 b.c.e.). Surviving hymns to Aten emphasize his role as a benevolent…

Atchet (the nurse?) In Egyptian mythology, goddess associated with the sun god Ra and in some texts considered the female counterpart of the sun god.…

Apophis In Egyptian mythology, Greek name of the Egyptian Apep, or Aaapef, giant serpent, sometimes a crocodile, and night demon. According to some ancient accounts,…

Apis In Egyptian mythology, Greek name for the sacred bull, Hapi, associated with the god Ptah of Memphis and regarded as his earthly manifestation during…