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Shakespeare translatorAtum (Tem)
Profile
Rise and shine—it's the beginning of the world! Or it was when Atum, the creator of all life, first came to Egypt. You can find him in any number of forms—animal, human, or something in between—when he's hanging out at his chief temple in Heliopolis. He's tight with most of the gods, since they're his descendants, and loves looking out for those mighty pharaohs. This is definitely a guy you want on your side.
Basic Information
Name Atum
Nickname Tem, Big A, Tum-Tum, Lord of Heliopolis, Father of the King of Egypt, Sunman
Sex Male
Current city My temple in Heliopolis, Egypt
Work & Education
Occupation I know it all—I created the world.
Education I learned from the universe. NBD.
Beliefs
Political views Pro-pantheon
Family & Friends (& Enemies)
Parents None, I'm the first god!
Siblings None
Children I impregnated myself to give birth to Shu and Tefnut
Friends The gods of Egypt; the Pharaoh
Enemies Foreign invaders; Nekebu-Kau the snake; Apophis the bad serpent
Relationships
Relationship status Dating… myself
Interested in Me!
Favorites
TV Shows 3rd Rock from the Sun
King
The pharaoh and I are really close buds.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Downton Abbey
I love Lady Mary.Quotations "So then, the relationship of self to other is the complete realization that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself." – Alan Wilson Watts
"I go wherever my creativity takes me." – Lil' Wayne
"It's easy to attack and destroy an act of creation. It's a lot more difficult to perform one." – Chuck Palahniuk
"Judge by cause, not by effect." – Egyptian proverbBooks The Little Prince
I'm a pretty big prince, actually.
All's Well that Ends Well
The Help
War Horse
I prefer war lions, but this was still pretty good.
Moby-Dick
A Game of Thrones
Is winter coming? You can't tell in Egypt.
To the Lighthouse
Julius Caesar
Caesar. Egypt. Baaad.
The Old Man and the Sea
Walk Two Moons
If I walk for two moons, I'll just end up in the desert.Music Me, Myself, and I by De La Soul
This is my favorite song. Ever.
Ridin' Solo by Jason Derulo
I don't have a girlfriend or a boyfriend… just me.
Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake
That's the water I popped out of!
Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
House of the Rising Sun by The Animals
Juicy by Notorious B.I.G.
What's Going On by Marvin GayeMovies Me, Myself, and Irene
Who's this Irene?
The Creator
This guy stole my job!
Self Love
Magic Mike
Fertile Ground
Men in Black 3
Gone with the Wind
I still love romance…
The Gods Must Be Crazy
We are!Activities & Interests
Likes Pottery
My divine descendants
All life (which I created)
Suntans
Warm bathsInterests Creationism
Sexology
Astronomy
Herpetology (study of snakes)
Fertility studiesGroups
Spotter's Guide
It can be kind of tough to spot Atum. As the creator god, he comes in many forms: man, scarab beetle, ape, eel, mongoose, bull, lizard, or lion. But once you track him down, you'll have a lovely time cruising along the Nile or strolling through the streets of Memphis with him. You might even get to meet the pharaoh, since Atum is one of the kings' patron gods.
Sex: Male
Age: Ageless
Build: Muscular
Complexion: Tan
Hair Color: I sometimes wear a tripartite wig
Facial Hair: Beard
Scars/marks/tattoos: Sometimes, I have a ram's head
Jewelry and accessories: Dual crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt
Clothing: Egyptian garb—a kilt
Armor: None
Type of Weapon: A bow when I'm in ape formTypical Companions:
Pharaohs
Shu and Tefnut
All the gods, reallyKnown Hangouts:
Heliopolis
The divine waters I emerged from
The desert
Sightings
Jan 1, 1970 - Dec 21, 2019
Utterance 215 of the Pyramid Texts
In this Pyramid Text, King Unas flies up to the sky as a star. The narrator requests Atum to give him a huge hug and draw him up to Heaven. So cuddly!
Jan 1, 1970 - Dec 21, 2019
Spell 80 of the Coffin Texts
In this text, Shu narrates all the awesome things his dad has done. Thing Number One: creating the world.
Dec 21, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
The Book of the Dead
Atum is called "Great One of the Waters," which references his watery beginnings. In another spell, the author actually claims he's as strong as Atum, but we kind of doubt it.
Dec 21, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
Thutmose III Inscription
The viceroy (governor) of Kush, in Nubia, proclaimed Thutmose III as a great pharaoh. How? By calling Thut a "son of Atum."
Dec 20, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
Hymn to Atum
This hymn is all about creation. Recap: by, um, pleasuring himself, Atum spurted out creative juices into his mouth, then sneezed out Shu, the wind, and Tefnut, the rain.