Amon is the sun god in Egyptian mythology. His name is translated as "hidden". His cult was born in Thebes, and during the Middle Kingdom began to call this god Amon-Ra. Over time, the Egyptians began to consider him a patron of the war, so before every battle it was specifically turned to him for help. After successful battles, various values were brought to the temples of this god, and also phalluses and the hands of enemies, as these parts of the body were considered to be the symbols of Amon-Ra.
Basic information about the Egyptian god Amone
Most often depicted this god in the guise of a man, but sometimes he had a ram's head. Spiral-shaped horns were considered a symbol of the added energy. Amon could also appear in the guise of a ram, which differs from others in that the horns are bent downward, and not horizontally arranged. God of Ancient Egypt Amon had a skin of blue or blue color, which indicated a connection with the sky. It also had to do with the opinion that this god is invisible, but also ubiquitous. On the head of Amon was a dress with two large feathers and a solar disk. The distinctive features include the presence of a braided beard, which was tied to the chin with a golden ribbon. The unchanging attribute of the god Amon in Egypt is the scepter, symbolizing his strength and power. In his hands he held a cross with a noose, which is a sign of life. He also had a necklace in the form of a wide collar made of pearls . The sacred animals of Amun were the ram and the goose, the symbols of wisdom.
The pharaohs loved and honored this god and in the Eighteenth Dynasty he was declared an Egyptian god. They considered Amon to be a defender of the heavens and a defender of the oppressed. Devotion to the sun god Amon provoked many Egyptians to various uprisings and exploits. Often he was revered as an invisible entity, like air and sky. The influence of this god began to decline when Christianity appeared.