Significance of Ta-thenen

Ta-thenen is identified as one of nine serpents in Egyptian mythology, each wielding a large knife and breathing fire. The text also mentions four forms of a god depicted as rams, found before nine large signs. The location is described as a dwelling place for beings who praise Khenti-Amenti. The reference to Ta-thenen is in relation to other entities and locations in Egyptian beliefs.

Synonyms: Tathenen

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Classical concept of 'Ta-thenen'

Various literature Books

Meaning of Ta-thenen in Ancient Egyptian mythology, history and philosophy:
Egypt Books

From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1

(1) Before the nine large signs in the Eight Hour are the four forms of the god, which are depicted as rams and are described as “form one,” , “form two,” , “form three,” , and “form four.”[1]

From: The Book of Am-Tuat

(1) Ta-thenen is the name of one of the nine serpents, each of which belches fire from its mouth and is armed with a huge knife.[2]

From: The Book of Gates

(1) A place where beings dwell who praise KHENTI-AMENTI.[3]

From: The Egyptian Heaven and Hell

(1) It is one of the ancient gods represented by serpents armed with knives. The god had faces of fire and lived in the water of Tathenen.[4]

Egypt was an ancient civilization ruled by pharaohs that left behind an extensive cultural heritage and mythology. The Egyptians build the Pyramids of Giza and various temples of great size. Located in North Africa, part of this civilization’s success is the effective use of the River Nile. Their religious pantheon included many Gods dispersed over various belief systems, philosophies and cults.