Son of God, Son of the Sun: The Life and Philosophy of Akhenaten, King of Egypt

by Savitri Devi, David Skrbina (Editor)

A beautiful, poetic, and philosophical account of Akhenaten -- perhaps the greatest pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Akhenaten was "the world's first individual" and, in the author's words, "the most perfect man in history." No other account of him offers as much insight and beauty as this one. Akhenaten was truly the first philosopher of light; his message is more urgently needed now than ever.

Genres: History, Religion, Egypt, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Occult

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1946

About the author

Savitri Devi Mukherji (September 30, 1905 – October 22, 1982) was the pseudonym of the French writer Maximiani Portas.

She was a pioneering animal-rights activist and proponent of Hinduism and Nazism, synthesizing the two, proclaiming Adolf Hitler to have been sent by Providence, much like an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. Her writings have influenced neo-Nazism and Nazi mysticism. Although mystical in her conception of Nazism, Savitri Devi saw Nazism as a practical faith that did not need metaphysics. Among Savitri Devi's ideas was the classifications of "men above time", "men in time" and "men against time". She is credited with pioneering neo-Nazi interest in occultism, Deep Ecology, and the New Age movement. She influenced the Chilean diplomat Miguel Serrano. In 1982, Franco Freda published a German translation of her work Gold in the Furnace, and the fourth volume of his annual review, Risguardo (1980–), was devoted to Savitri Devi as the "missionary of Aryan Paganism".

Her works, in conjunction with those of Julius Evola, have been major influences on activist Bill White. Far-rightist Italian and self-described "Nazi Maoist" Claudio Mutti was influenced by reading her work Pilgrimage as an idealistic teenager. As a young bodyguard for Colin Jordan, David Myatt enthusiastically embraced the values expressed in her work The Lightning and the Sun. In the U.S., National Socialist James Mason (whose Universal Order bears a strong resemblance to the sentiments of Savitri Devi) paid tribute to her in his work, Siege. Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme of the Charles Manson group has endorsed The Lightning and the Sun. Revilo P. Oliver wrote that he saw the potentiality of a future religion venerating Adolf Hitler "in the works of a highly intelligent and learned lady of Greek ancestry, Dr. Savitri Devi."

She was also one of the founding members of the World Union of National Socialists.

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book tries to be too much. It first tries to be a hagiography, yet constantly reminds the reader of how little information is known of Akhnaton and his Rule. It tries to be a research paper proposing theories of Akhnaton's belief system and goes way too far with what little is known. The author's sympathies and dedication to the world of animals (a worthy cause) comes out in the writings to an extent that far surpasses what we know of Ankhaton. Finally this book puts forth the foundational beliefs of Theosophy, and spends way to little time discussing these to really make anything other than a passing introduction. As the author tries to do all and fails at all miserably creating a book that comes across to the reader as a piece of fictionalized historicity. Any value of truly philosophical thought is utterly bludgeoned to death with the heavy weight of the rest of the writings. This coupled with the author's dubious past associating with German Nazi's is enough to make me place this one on the - not of interest for further study shelf.

[Peter J. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Anyone used to true objective histories will find the liberties that this author has taken in amplifying what amount to merely a handful of tomb wall eulogies on this admittedly interesting pharaoh into a 15 hour soap opera, complete with his mother's most intimate thoughts, intolerable.

[Fnaught · Rating 4 out of 5]

"What I wish to stress here is that, though he found nowhere around him anyone who possessed, like him, the knowledge of the unchangeable within the transient, he was aware that this direct, sensuous experience of oneness was the goal of created life. And he was aware that he himself, who had reached it, stood apart from the average man—as far apart from him, indeed, as he from the crowd of still less awakened sentient beings, if not further. He was a man—physically conceived and born as all men—and yet more than a man. He was, not merely in name but in fact, the Beautiful-essence-of-the-Sun, since he felt that essence, that indefinable energy, running through his nerves.

Akhenaten—the Joy of the Sun—became fully conscious of Itself within him; the Son of God, who was alone to know His Father. As the visible Disk and the invisible, intangible "heat and light," the energy within it, were one, so was he one with that same all-pervading radiant energy experienced within him. And he knew it. His nerves knew it. His body—a lump of matter finally tracing its origin to our parent star (like all matter on earth)—was aware of the power within its depth. God and created nature were one in him."

[Abdelrahman Nader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was very sceptical about reading a book authored by Savitri Devi and its connection to neo-nazism.

As you can see from other reviews , a lot of people doubting the facts on this book.

Although Devi did not give a single fact at all , it only gives speculations and a way to meditate and think about the interesting Akhnaton’s.

After all the doubts, I enjoyed this book. Regardless of the writer's history.

[Lala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insight on one of my favorite pharaohs

This book had a lot of information on a misunderstood king. His prayers are beautiful. If you have the time, read the entire book.

[Ed Barton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Speculative Recipe

The author takes a pinch of archaeology, a dash of science, a heaping cup of new age thought and stirs in a gallon of opinion to get this sometimes interesting speculation on the life and philosophy of Akhenaten. It’s a stretch to say the least and certainly is designed to support the author’s own beliefs in the modern world as being both Egyptian and ancient. If you’re really into this subject, you might like this book. Or you might laugh if you’re an Egyptologist.

[Corene Myburgh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave it 3 stars for the simple fact that the author has surpassed all attempts to create a lot of facts from a lot of assumptions. He has given us a lot of creative thought around a few very hazy historical facts and made it into an entirely new? ideology. That takes some doing! It also takes a lot of energy to read through it all. Well done to anybody brave enough to get through it all. I skipped a lot of pages but I do not think I missed a lot!!!

[Yui Nguyen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good points, lengthy writing

[Muhammad · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writer is long winded but it was informative.

[Bobby Daugherty · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting and insightful book on the Egyptian king who made an obvious impression on the author. I mainly read this as it was written by Devi and wanted to get a better idea of who she was as a person as she is now remembered as a controversial public figure rather than an author of mystic literature.