The Theban triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu

European Museums, The British Museum

The Theban triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu on the right of a relief.

The Heliopolitan gods Ra-Horakhty, Shu and Tefnut appear in relief on the owner's left side, the Theban triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu on his right. Shu and his consort Tefnut, who represented air and moisture, were the first gods Atum created.

22nd Dynasty, reign of Osorkon II (about 874-850 B.C.)

From Tell el-Mskhuta, temple of Atum

Granite



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The Theban triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu on the right of a relief
Taken on  Saturday 15th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Tags:  deity | granite | relif | solar disc | stone
Genre:  874 - 850 B.C.
Source:  London, United Kingdom

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