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aton

/ˈɑː.tɒn/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈɑː.tɒn/

uncountable · proper noun

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

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к солнцу или солнечному диску, который почитался как божество монотеистического культа при фараоне Эхнатоне.
  1. Ancient Egyptian Sun Deity C1 formal

    The sun disc or solar deity worshipped as the supreme god during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten, representing a monotheistic cult.

    • Akhenaten built a new capital city dedicated to the worship of Aton.
    • The Great Hymn to the Aton praises the sun disc as the sole creator.
    • Temples of Aton were open-air structures to allow sunlight to enter.

    🇷🇺Атон

    Synonyms: aten