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    Amun - Wikipedia

    • Amun was a major god in Thebes and later in Egypt, who merged with the sun god Ra to become Amun-Ra. Learn about his history, cult, symbols, and equivalents in other religions.… See more

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    Amun ( US : / ˈɑːmən / ; also Amon, Ammon, Amen, Amana ; Ancient Egyptian : jmn, reconstructed as /jaˈmaːnuw/ ( Old Egyptian and early Middle Egyptian ) → /ʔaˈmaːnəʔ/ … See more

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    Early History

    Amun and Amaunet are mentioned in the Old Egyptian Pyramid Texts. The name Amun (written … See more

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    Temple at Karnak

    The history of Amun as the patron god of Thebes begins in the 20th century BC, with the construction of the Precinct of Amun-Re at Karnak under Senusret I. The city of Thebes doe… See more

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    New Kingdom

    Identification with Min and Ra When the army of the founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty expelled the Hyksos rulers from Egypt, the victor's city of origin, Thebes, became the … See more

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    Amun (also Amon, Ammon, Amen, Amun-Ra) is the ancient Egyptian god of the sun and air. He is one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt who rose to prominence at Thebes at the beginning of the period of the New Kingdom (c. 1570-1069 BCE). His cult was the most powerful and popular in Egypt for centuries.

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    Amun (also Amon, Ammon, Amen, Ra) was one of the most important Gods in Ancient Egyptian religion, worshipped throughout the land for over three thousand years. Who Was Amun, the Sun God? Traditionally, Amun was often depicted as a man with the head of a falcon or a ram, representing his dual nature as both a solar and fertility God.

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    Who was the Egyptian god Amun-Ra?
    Here he became joined with the sun god Ra and the two became known as the Egypt god Amun-Ra. Amun-Ra was the king of the Upper Egyptian gods and one of the most important gods in Egypt, second only to Osiris. Egyptians gave Amun-Ra the role of a creative power responsible for all life on earth, in heaven and in the Tuat (underworld).

    Amun | Amon-Ra | The King Of The Egyptian Gods - Ancient Egypt Online

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    Who is the sun god of ancient Egypt?
    Ra (also given as Re) is the sun god of ancient Egypt. He is one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon and was later merged with others such as Horus, becoming Ra-Horakhty (the morning sun), Amun (as noonday sun), and Atum (the evening sun) associated with primal life-giving energy. Ra is the Egyptian word for 'sun'.

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    Why did Amun merge with Ra?
    He eventually merged with Ra, the ancient sun god, to become Amun-Ra. It is thought that Amun created himself and then everything else in the universe, but distanced himself from it as “the original inscrutable and indivisible creator.”

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    Why is Amun called King of the gods?
    Amun was given the title “King of the Gods” of Upper Egypt. Scholars discovered several different spellings of the name Amun in Egyptian literature. Some of the different spellings are Am, Amen, Amon, Amoun, Ammon and Hammon. Other countries equated Amun with their own deities: The Greeks equated Amun with Zeus. The Romans equated him with Jupiter.

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    Gods of the Ancient Egypt: Amun Ra, the Sun God

    WEBMar 18, 2023 — Learn about Amun Ra, the god of the sun and air in Egyptian mythology, who became the most powerful and influential deity in the New Kingdom. Discover his origin, attributes, family, myths, cult, and legacy in …

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    Amun-Ra (history and myth) - Egyptian History

    WEBJan 31, 2021 — Learn about Amun-Ra, the combination of Amun and Ra, the two most important deities of ancient Egypt. Discover his myths, his role, his cult, and his influence on history and culture.

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    Ra (Egyptian God) - World History Encyclopedia

    WEBMay 20, 2021 — Learn about Ra, the sun god of ancient Egypt, who was also a creator, king, and father of the king. Discover his origins, worship, roles, and myths in this comprehensive article.

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    Amun | Amon-Ra | The King Of The Egyptian Gods

    WEBAmun-Ra was the king of the gods and the creator of life, heaven and the underworld. He combined with the sun god Ra and became the patron of Thebes, where he was worshiped by the pharaohs and their queens.

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    Amun: Origin Story, Family, Meaning, Symbols, Power, …

    WEBMar 26, 2021 — Learn about Amun, the hidden god who became the creator god Amun-Ra by merging with the sun god Ra. Discover his origin, family, symbols, power, and facts in this article.

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    Amun: The Egyptian God of Creation & King of the …

    WEBDec 30, 2023 — Amun-Ra was the fusion of Amun, the hidden god of Thebes, and Ra, the sun god of creation. Learn about his role as the supreme god of Egypt, his associations with fertility and the bull, and his syncretism with …

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    Amun - Explore Deities of Ancient Egypt - Rosicrucian …

    WEBAmun was one of the eight primordial deities and the King of the deities in the Middle Kingdom. He merged with Ra, the sun god, to become Amun-Ra, the father and protector of the pharaoh, and the subject of a cult.

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    Amun - Mythopedia

    WEBNov 29, 2022 — Amun was a ram-headed deity who merged with Ra, the sun god, to become Amun-Ra, the king of the gods. He was omnipresent, omnipotent, and unknowable, with many attributes and epithets related to …

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