Amenrē
deity sky Egyptian single tradition · 1
Amenrē is a major solar deity of ancient Egyptian religion, associated with the city of Thebes. As a sun god, he embodies the life-giving power of sunlight and is often depicted enthroned alongside other deities. In the Abu Simbel temple, his image receives the morning sun's rays, symbolizing his divine authority.
When
- First attested
- 1250 BCE
- Attested period
- -1250 – -589
- Historical notes
- The Abu Simbel temples were built during the reign of Ramses II around 1250 BCE in Nubia.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Raharakht, Ptah of Memphis, Rameses
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“The temple is dedicated primarily to the solar gods Amenrē of Thebes and Raharakht of Heliopolis, the true sun god”
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