Bennu

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

Bennu (/ˈbɛn/)[1] 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.

  1. ^ "Bennu". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d.