Definition of 'aton'

[henry]

what is aton?

many thanks
henry

[Mister Micawber]

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Where did you find 'aton'? Please give the context.
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[Tamara]

Hi

(just a version)

As I know, Aton = Aten, a (Egyptian) sun god

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aten
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[Fan Of Arabian Horses]

Hi!

Reading this thread I immediately thought about the Egyptian sun god, too. Particularly since I once have read a book in which the famous name Echnaton (ech-n-aton=praise-the-sun) was explained.

Returning to some less mysterious details I found the English word "atone" in my dictionary and now wonder whether henry just have omitted the "e" at the end?

Michael

[Conchita]

Unless Henry means 'a ton'?