Aten
Aten
Aten's a bit of a loner— probably because he doesn't give a donkey's donut when it comes to any of the other Egyptian deities. He prefers to shine solo over them, chilling in the sky. After all, he's the sun itself, hanging out above everything. No, not the god of the sun, the actual gigantic disk of fire that illuminates all. Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti are his BFFs--they worship him at their special capital at Amarna (a.k.a. Akhetaten) that they built just for him. Aten even has tiny little hands that extend down from the sun rays that he uses to give his worshipers itty-bitty hugs.
Basic Information
| Name | Aten |
| Nickname | Aten Outta Ten, Sunny D |
| Sex | Male |
| Current city | Amarna (Akhetaten), but you know, I shine in every city. |
Work & Education
| Occupation | Sole god of Egypt (sun-pun intended) and patron of Akhenaten |
| Education | There's nothin' new under the sun. I'm just that bright. |
Beliefs
| Political views | Pro-Akhenaten |
Family & Friends (& Enemies)
| Parents | I can't remember who my folks are! |
| Siblings | None |
| Children | Akhenaten sometimes says he's the son of the sun. I don't remember fathering him, but whatever. |
| Friends | Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Amenhotep III, cold-blooded animals, people who like gettingtheir tan on. |
| Enemies | Tutankhamen, Ay, Horemheb (they destroyed my worship!); all the other Egyptian gods |
Relationships
| Relationship status | I ride solo, yo. |
| Interested in | More worshipers! |
Favorites
| Quotations | "Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." – Buddha "He says: Thou appearest beautifully on the horizon of heaven, Thou living Aton, the beginning of life! When thou art risen on the eastern horizon, Thou hast filled every land with thy beauty." – Akhenaten, The Great Hymn to the Aten "It's really kind of cool to have solar panels on your roof."– Bill Gates "I don't get no respect!" – Rodney Dangerfield "If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god." – Napoleon Bonaparte "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." – John F. Kennedy |
| Books | All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren (All of Akhenaten's men worshipped me.) The Shining by Stephen King (To be entirely honest, I didn't read past the title page. But hey, I liked where it was going!) Akhenaten: King of Egypt by Cyril Aldred The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway (Yes, I do. Why was there even a question? Some profound meteorological work you're doing over there, Ernie.) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith (What happens when the sun's out of the picture? That's right, vampires. Hope you learn your lesson.) Our Town by Thornton Wilder (Amarna was our town - mine and Akhy's... Sigh.) The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess (SO. SCARY.) The Cay by Theodore Taylor A Raisin In The Sun by August Wilson |
| Music | Revolution by The Beatles (Akhy started a religious revolution when he made me deity-in-chief.) A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke (Yes, it did! Go, Amarna, go.) Sun is Shining by Bob Marley Ray of Light by Madonna (My rays of light have hands at the end holding ankhs, usually.) I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor (This was my motto after Akhenaten died.) House of the Rising Sun by The Animals You're Beautiful by James Blunt (What Akhenaten sang to Nefertiti, and what everyone sings to me.) Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles |
| Movies | Sunshine Bet you can't guess why I'm a fan. Nefertiti, regina del Nilo What a glamorous '60s flick about my fave lady. Shine a Light Mysteries of Egypt There are so many. For example, how come pizza rolls are so tasty? I think that's in there. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Truly Jim Carrey at his finest. Independence Day Abelar: Tales of an Ancient Empire A bit over-dramatic, but fun. Little Miss Sunshine I don't know what this movie is. This girl isn't my daughter. |
| TV Shows | 3rd Rock from the Sun
From Pharaohs to Facebook: Egypt Today What is this "Facebook"? A book of the face? I prefer scrolls of papyrus. But they still need to have my face in them. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Akhenaten and Nefertiti Most beautiful couple. Ever. Get out the way, Jay and Bey. |
Activities & Interests
| Likes | Flamin' Hot Cheetos Kanye West Mario Sunshine Orange Juice Sundance Film Festival Community Gardening Being the Center of Attention Stunna Shades Miss July |
| Activities | Chilling in the sky Sunbathing Stretching out my rays to bless my worshippers Making sure I don't get burnt by putting on SPF 1000 sunscreen Swimming in the Nile |
| Interests | Religious studies Heliology Hymnology Astronomy Optics Agriculture |
| Groups | I Love Sunny Days, Amarna Project, I Can See Everything You Do From My Vantage Point, Nefertiti, Suns Out Guns Out |