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aten

/ˈɑː.tən/

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noun

/ˈɑː.tən/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее солнце или солнечный диск, который почитался как божество монотеистического культа при фараоне Эхнатоне.

A proper noun referring to the sun or solar disc, which was worshipped as the deity of a monotheistic cult under the Pharaoh Akhenaten.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. The Sun Disc DeityC1formal

    The sun disc, worshipped as a deity in the monotheistic cult established by Pharaoh Akhenaten in ancient Egypt.

    ruБожество солнечного диска

    • Akhenaten built a new capital city dedicated to Aten.
    • The rays of Aten were depicted ending in hands offering life.
    • Temples to Aten were open to the sun, unlike traditional Egyptian temples.

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