Atum

Atum-Ra is a syncretic deity in ancient Egyptian religion, representing a fusion of the gods Atum and Ra. Atum (also known as Tem or Temu in older Egyptian sources) was the creator god of the Heliopolis ennead, while Ra (or Re) was the sun god of the same city. The combined deity Atum-Ra embodies aspects of both creatorship and solar deity, often depicted as an ancient, self-created god who emerges from the primordial waters of Nun and creates the world through his thoughts and actions. The concept of Atum-Ra reflects the evolving nature of Egyptian theology, where deities were often merged to consolidate their attributes and worship. In Hebrew, Atum-Ra can be translated as אתום-רא, though this deity is not directly referenced in the Hebrew Bible. In other languages, Atum-Ra is known as Atum-Re in French, Atum-Ra in German, and Atum-Ra in Spanish. This deity's significance is particularly notable in the context of Egyptian mythology, where the synthesis of divine figures was a common practice to unify and strengthen religious concepts.