The God Montu | Moutu God Of Ancient Egypt

Montu: The God of War

Montu the god of war was depicted with the head of a falcon and was worshipped throughout Egyptian history. Known in hieroglyphs as Mont or Mentu he was an important part of Egyptian mythology and religion

Places of Worship

Montu was worshipped at temples all over Egypt, one of the most famous being in Thebes known as Tyba in ancient times. This is a highlight of our Egypt day tours and gives you a taste of the ancient Egyptian religion.

Meaning and Attributes

The name Montu in ancient Egyptian means warrior or Bedouin he was the fierce and adventurous spirit of war Over time Montu’s role evolved and he became associated with the sun god Ra as Montu Ra especially during the 12th dynasty when he was subordinated to Amun Ra.

Mythological Significance

In Egyptian mythology Montu was celebrated for his bravery in battle, he was often depicted with the sun disk between two feathers, symbol of strength and war. His association with the bull, especially through the god Buchis made him a symbol of power and endurance in ancient Egyptian culture

Depictions in Art

Montu was depicted as a falcon headed god sometimes as a bull headed god in Tyre These images show his dual nature as a god of war and protector he was worshipped for his power and victory for his followers

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