Benben

/ˈbɛnbɛn/ noun

Definition

In ancient Egyptian mythology, a legendary mound or pyramid believed to be the primordial hill from which all creation emerged.

Etymology

From Egyptian mythology, likely related to Egyptian words for rising or emerging. The benben stone and benben mound were central to creation myths in the cult of Ra and other deities.

Kelly Says

The benben reveals a pattern across ancient religions—many cultures imagined creation beginning with a mound rising from water (Mesopotamian, Hindu, and Egyptian myths all use this image)!

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