Hybridism as a Visual Mark of Divinity: The Case of Akhenaten

Arlette David

Hybridism as a Visual Mark of Divinity: The Case of Akhenaten

Arlette David

Institute of Archaeology

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Abstract

At the heart of the image reflected by the politico-religious reform brought about by Pharaoh Akhenaten (Amarna period, 18th Dynasty, c. 1350 BCE) was his belief in Aten and his repudiation of the traditional pantheon. The evolution of the visual therianthropic (animal-man) hybridism of the king, a feature of the divine, can be traced through the course of Akhenaten’s reign, with compelling implications for our comprehension of his views on the nature of divinity and kingship.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Picturing Royal Charisma
Subtitle of host publication	Kings and Rulers in the Near East from 3000 BCE to 1700 CE
Pages	51-61
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9781803271613
State	Published - 1 Jan 2023

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General Arts and Humanities
General Social Sciences

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