Akhenaten
Mythologising of a Pharaoh
Online Lecture
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Lecturer: Lucia Gahlin
Date: Monday 11 August, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEST | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
Arguably the most controversial pharaoh of ancient Egypt, Akhenaten challenged tradition through sweeping changes in religion and art.
Ruling during the 14th century BCE, he introduced a monotheistic faith and transformed royal iconography with unprecedented artistic forms. Akhenaten’s depictions – marked by elongated features, soft curves and androgynous forms – have sparked debate over whether they reflect his true appearance or serve as symbolic expressions of his spiritual vision. From ancient reactions to modern scholarship, his image has been endlessly reinterpreted and mythologised.
Join Lucia Gahlin for a compelling exploration of one of history’s most unusual pharaohs, and the myths that have shaped – and reshaped – his legacy over millennia.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURER
Lucia Gahlin is a UK-based Egyptologist with over 20 years’ experience leading tours and lecturing on ancient Egypt. An Honorary Research Associate at UCL’s Institute of Archaeology, she specialises in Egyptian religion, art and society. Her work in museums, on excavations, and as Co-Director of Bloomsbury Summer School informs her deep interest in figures and pharaohs like Akhenaten and the beliefs that shaped his era.
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