Akhenaten (sometimes compared due to monotheistic tendencies)

Akhenaten was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh known for promoting monotheism by focusing worship on Aten, the sun disk, rather than Egypt’s traditional gods. Around 1350 BCE, he established a religious shift that emphasized Aten as the sole divine power, challenging established religious practices and priesthoods. This religious reform was part of Akhenaten’s broader attempt to centralize authority and transform Egyptian culture. His reign was unconventional, and after his death, Egypt largely reverted to its traditional polytheistic beliefs. Akhenaten’s legacy is significant as an early example of monotheistic tendencies in history.