The Dawn of the World

Exploring the ancient Egyptian stories of creation.

Key Figures in the Myth

• Nun: The chaotic, primal waters from which all life emerged.
• Atum: The first god, who created himself from the waters of Nun.
• Shu: The god of air, spat out by Atum.
• Tefnut: The goddess of moisture, also created by Atum.