Amon is Aang's first reincarnation. When Aang was killed by Azula, even though he was in the Avatar State, the Avatar was not removed from existence yet. When he was revived, his reincarnation had already began even though he was not completely dead. Since he was in the Avatar State when he died, the reincarnation was twisted and was a completely spiritual being, unable to bend anything except energy.
Later, when Aang actually died, his true reincarnation was born, Korra. However, since basically half of the Avatar was already reincarnated (as a spiritual being), Korra was reincarnated as a physical being.
This explains why Amon can energybend and why Korra is so shitty at spiritual things.
Later, when Aang actually died, his true reincarnation was born, Korra. However, since basically half of the Avatar was already reincarnated (as a spiritual being), Korra was reincarnated as a physical being.
This explains why Amon can energybend and why Korra is so shitty at spiritual things.
