Amun

Culture: Ancient Egyptian   Also spelled: Amon, Amen   Domain: The hidden, kingship, creation

Amun's name means "the hidden one," reflecting his role as an invisible, all-pervading creative force; as he rose to national prominence he was merged with the sun god as Amun-Ra, becoming effectively Egypt's chief state deity during the New Kingdom, with the vast temple complex at Karnak as his primary cult center.

Associations

Hidden or unseen power, kingship, creation, air and breath.

Ways people honor him (modern)

• Reflect on strength or resources kept quietly in reserve
• Practice breathwork as a spiritual discipline
• Support the study of ancient Egyptian religious history
• Read about the great temple complex at Karnak, his primary center of worship

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.