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| type = Egyptian<br />
| name = Amun<br />
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| god_of = The air, sun, and sky<br />
| cult_center = [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]]<br />
| symbol = Ram, goose<br />
| consort = [[Mut]]<br />
| parents = <br />
| siblings = <br />
| children = [[Khonsu]]<br />
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'''Amun''' (also '''Amon''', '''Ammon''', '''Amen''') is a major ancient [[Egyptian deity]] who appears as a member of the Hermopolitan [[Ogdoad]] and the [[Theban Triad]]. He was one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion, particularly during the New Kingdom period.<br />
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==Origins and Development==<br />
Amun's origins are somewhat obscure, but he is believed to have been a local deity of [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]]. His name means "The Hidden One," reflecting his association with the invisible air and wind. Amun rose to prominence during the Middle Kingdom, when Thebes became a significant political and religious center.<br />
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==Role and Attributes==<br />
Amun was often depicted as a man with a double-plumed crown, sometimes with a ram's head or as a ram. He was associated with the air, sun, and sky, and was considered a creator god. Amun was also linked to fertility and was sometimes depicted as a goose, another symbol of creation.<br />
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==Theban Triad==<br />
Amun was part of the Theban Triad, along with his consort [[Mut]] and their son [[Khonsu]]. This triad was worshipped primarily in Thebes, where the great temple complex of [[Karnak]] was dedicated to Amun.<br />
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==Amun-Ra==<br />
During the New Kingdom, Amun became syncretized with the sun god [[Ra]], forming the composite deity Amun-Ra. This fusion elevated Amun to the status of a national god, and he was worshipped as the king of the gods and the protector of the pharaoh.<br />
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==Temples and Worship==<br />
The most significant temple dedicated to Amun is the [[Karnak]] Temple Complex in Thebes. This vast complex includes the Great Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and numerous other structures. The annual Opet Festival celebrated the journey of Amun from Karnak to the Luxor Temple, symbolizing the rejuvenation of the pharaoh and the land.<br />
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==Decline and Legacy==<br />
Amun's worship declined during the Late Period and the subsequent Greco-Roman period, as other deities such as [[Isis]] and [[Osiris]] gained prominence. However, his legacy persisted, and he continued to be revered in various forms, including in the [[Temple of Hibis]] in the [[Kharga Oasis]].<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Ancient Egyptian religion]]<br />
* [[Ra]]<br />
* [[Mut]]<br />
* [[Khonsu]]<br />
* [[Karnak]]<br />
* [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]]<br />
* [[Ogdoad]]<br />
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[[Category:Sky and weather gods]]<br />
[[Category:Creator gods]]<br />
[[Category:Solar gods]]<br />
[[Category:Ram gods]]<br />
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