Heliopolis: 2 definitions
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Heliopolis means something in Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Ancient Egyptian mythology, history and philosophy
lit: "City of the Sun";
Heliopolis was one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, but nowaday it is mostly destroyed. It was the centre of sun worship to Re-Atum or Atum-Re, and the was originally known as 'Iunu'.
The god Atum was the cheif deity of Heliopolis and was worshipped in the temple Per-Aat ("Great House") and Per-Atum ("House of Atum").
The worshipping of the Ennead originated from this city.
Heliopolis was also known as:
Iunu ("Place of Pillars"),
"City of Helios",
"Eye of the sun".
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Nephthys, Geb, Ra, Shu, Imhotep, Bennu, Ennead, Harakhti, Hu, Raneb, Manetho, Tefnut, Amen, Cairo, Atum, Aten, Acacia, Isis, Hathor.
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The History of Herodotus (by G. C. Macaulay)
The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)
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