The History of Egypt Interlude: Infinite Waters
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Jan 21, 2013 Explore the creation myths of ancient Egypt, including the tales of Atum, Ptah, and the Ogdoad gods. Learn about the significance of elements such as the ocean, sky, earth, and gods in these stories. Delve into the unique methods of creation involving masturbation and the divine word. Discover the role of Atum, Noot, Jeb, and Pataa in shaping the world, bringing life into existence, and crafting the universe and gods. Uncover the parallels between Egyptian mythology and later religious beliefs.
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The Primordial Waters
- The universe began as an infinite, paradoxical ocean called Nun, containing all potential but nothing concrete.
- Creation required key elements: sky, earth, humans, gods, and death, forming the world's essence.
The Ogdoad and Atum's Emergence
- Within Nun resided the Ogdoad, eight primordial beings embodying concepts like water, darkness, time, and hidden essence.
- From Nun arose a mound of earth, a lotus flower, and then Atum, the first god, who initiated creation.
Atum's Creation
- Atum, through self-procreation, birthed Shu (air) and Tefnut (moisture), the first gods of the new universe.
- Shu and Tefnut, in turn, created Nut (sky) and Geb (earth), separating the world into distinct realms.