The Book of Ahania

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The Book of Ahania is one of the English poet William Blake's prophetic books. It was published in 1795, illustrated by Blake's own plates.

The poem of the book consists of six chapters. The content concerns Fuzon, a son of Urizen, a Zoa or major aspect in Blake's mythology. Ahania of the title is Urizen's female counterpart.

[edit] Fuzon

Fuzon occurs in the earlier Book of Urizen. According to S. Foster Damon, he is elemental Fire, linked with Thiriel (Air), Utha (Water), and Grodna (Earth).