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Myths featuring Atum-Ra

Explore myths where Atum-Ra appears across cultures, conflicts, sacred places, and recurring themes.

2 myths currently featured for Atum-Ra.

Shu and the Eight Heh Gods Supporting the Belly of the Great Celestial Cow

🏺 Egyptian MythologyHeliopolis (Cairo), EgyptShu • Nut • Geb

In the ancient Egyptian cosmogony of Heliopolis, the god of air, Shu, was commanded to separate his children, the earth god Geb and the sky goddess Nut, who remained in a constant embrace. By lifting Nut high above the world in the form of a Great Celestial Cow, Shu created the space necessary for life to exist, supported by eight Heh gods representing the infinite nature of the cosmos. This...

Shu Separating Nut (Sky) and Geb (Earth) to Form the World

🏺 Egyptian MythologyHeliopolis, Cairo, EgyptShu • Nut • Geb

In the primordial era of Egyptian mythology, the air god Shu was commanded to separate his children, the earth god Geb and the sky goddess Nut, who were locked in an eternal embrace. By lifting Nut high above his head and standing upon Geb, Shu created the atmosphere and the space necessary for life to exist on Earth. This pivotal act defined the structure of the cosmos and allowed the sun...