The cult of Aten

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:conflict traditional religious practices
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:the_Great_Hymn_to_the_Aten
gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:first_introduced monotheistic religions
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Akhenaten
the reign of Akhenaten
gptkbp:has_impact_on Egyptian art
gptkbp:historical_impact the power of the Amun priesthood
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The cult of Aten
gptkbp:influenced later religious thought
gptkbp:is_a_center_for gptkb:Akhetaten
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in its sociopolitical implications
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_pharaohs_of_the_18th_dynasty
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:is_available_in the death of Akhenaten
gptkbp:is_characterized_by the pantheon of Egyptian gods
a focus on the sun
emphasis on the sun's life-giving properties
gptkbp:is_discussed_in the history of religion
gptkbp:is_documented_in ancient inscriptions
the tombs of Akhenaten's officials
gptkbp:is_influential_in the concept of divine kingship
the development of later religious ideas
gptkbp:is_known_for monotheism
unique hymns
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:Atenism
the Aten cult
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to the worship of Amun
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a radical departure from tradition
a form of early monotheism
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:the_priesthood_of_Amun
idolatry
gptkbp:is_promoted_by royal propaganda
gptkbp:is_studied_in Egyptology
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Aten
gptkbp:key Akhenaten's reforms
gptkbp:notable_figures the 14th century BC
gptkbp:performed_by the royal family of Akhenaten
gptkbp:religion ancient history.
gptkbp:replaced_by traditional Egyptian polytheism
restored polytheism
gptkbp:significance Akhenaten's reign
gptkbp:state the Amarna Period
gptkbp:temple gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ankhesenamun
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5