Meet today's God/Goddess (Daily Deity) 3-6-08 Amon~ God of Wind, Fertility and Secrets

[queenmommy1975]

Gods & Goddesses Amon
	Amon God of Wind, Fertility and Secrets Pantheon: Egyptian Element: Air Sphere of Influence: Fertility and Secrets Preferred colors: Yellow, Gold, Blue Associated symbol: Ram Animals associated with: Ram Best day to work with: Thursday Associated Planet: Jupiter
Originally the chief god of Thebes, Amon grew increasingly important in Egypt, and eventually he became the supreme deity, identified as Amon Ra (See Ra). His temple, Karnak, is the largest religious structure ever built by man. Amun was thought of as the creative source of all life in heaven and earth, the seas and the Underworld. This creative power was manifested in the form of Ra, hence Amun-Ra. Amun is frequently represented as a ram or as a human with a rams head. The Egyptians believed that he took the form of the ruling human King in order to procreate. His name means "hidden"; his image was painted blue, which was the symbol of invisibility. His wife was Mut, with whom he had the son Khonsu, the god of the moon.
Additional Information on Amon from Wikipedia Information is unedited and unchecked Amon was one of the most important of the ancient Egyptian gods, and is commonly identified with Ra. See Ammon. ---- There are also two people called Amon in the Bible: 1. The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab. The prophet Micah was committed to his custody (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chr. 18:25). 2. Amon of Judah was a king of the kingdom of Judah and son of Manasseh. ---- This text is made available under the GNU Free Documentation License Agreement. The full text of this article is available for download here. (Amon)

[KristiS11384]

Mar. 6, 2008 at 9:00 AM Oh so interesting. I love how it gives you info that merges teh different people that believed in the gods.

[bluesmomNC]

Mar. 6, 2008 at 9:17 AM

OK, my SO is going to yell at me.  Every time you pick from the Egyptian Pantheon I start bugging him about a trip to Egypt!    I want to see everything first hand!  (ride a camel too!)

p.s.  I need to stay away from the fertility aspects of Amon ~ 7 kids is plenty! 

[queenmommy1975]

Mar. 6, 2008 at 9:41 AM

LOL.  7 kids is plenty, for sure!! You're too funny.

I would love to go to Egypt.  I always just tell myself "Someday" *sigh*

Kristi:  I like that too.  It helps promote the idea that we are all more alike than we choose to believe/admit.

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[ithi]

Mar. 6, 2008 at 10:23 AM Awesome thanks for sharing this.  Learning about different Gods/Goddesses has always been an interest of mine, so I really enjoyed this.  Thanks!

[queenmommy1975]

Mar. 6, 2008 at 10:30 AM Ithi:  I'm glad you're enjoying it.  I'm using it as an opportunity to educate myself, as well.  I'm really enjoying these. 

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[onezenmom]

Mar. 6, 2008 at 11:19 AM I really enjoy learning about these everyday. Thanks!