Bennu

Bennu
The deity, Bennu, wearing the Atef crown
Name in hieroglyphs
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Major cult centerHeliopolis
SymbolGrey heron

Bennu (/ˈbɛnuː/) is an ancient Egyptian deity linked with the Sun, creation, and rebirth. He may have been the original inspiration for the phoenix legends that developed in Greek mythology.

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