Pharaoh Akhenaten

FAQ About Pharaoh Akhenaten

Why is Akhenaten sometimes referred to as Pharaoh Akhenaten
21 days ago | beth

Why is Akhenaten sometimes referred to as "the Heretic King"?

Akhenaten is often referred to as "the Heretic King" due to his radical religious policies that challenged the deep-seated polytheistic traditions of Egypt. His reforms were seen as heretical because they attempted to replace the traditional pantheon with the singular worship of Aten.