Tag: Thebes
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In the rich tapestry of Egyptian mythology and religion, Mut, sometimes referred to as Maut, is revered as a mother goddess with the distinctive head of a vulture. She is the wife of the prominent god Amon and the mother of Khons, forming a significant divine triad alongside Amon in Thebes. Depictions of Amon frequently…
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Amon, an Egyptian deity recognized as the sovereign of the gods, has his origins rooted in the Hermopolite creation narrative, where he was one of the eight primary deities. His worship gained prominence in Thebes, ultimately making him the divine protector of the pharaohs by the time of Mentuhotep I (2008–1957 BCE). During this period,…
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Amon, also known by various names such as Amun, Amen, or Ammon, was a principal deity in ancient Egyptian religion, regarded as the king of the gods. Initially part of the Hermopolite creation myth with eight deities, Amon’s worship propagated to Thebes, where he became the recognized patron of the pharaohs during the rule of…