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| Bennu | |||||
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 The deity, Bennu, wearing the Atef crown | |||||
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| Major cult center | Heliopolis | ||||
| Symbol | Grey heron | ||||
Bennu (/ˈbɛnuː/)[1] is an ancient Egyptian deity linked with the Sun, creation, and rebirth. He may have been the original inspiration for the phoenix legends that developed in Greek mythology.
- ^ "Bennu". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d.