In Egyptian art, Montu was depicted as a falcon -headed or bull-headed man, with his head surmounted by the solar disk (because of his conceptual link with Ra [2]) with either a double or singular uraeus, [8][9] and two feathers. The falcon was a symbol of the sky and the bull was a symbol of strength and war.

This double-sided block originally formed the walls of two parallel chapels in a temple dedicated to the war god Montu. On one side, the falcon-headed Montu faced a now-missing image of the pharaoh Seankhkare Mentuhotep III; on the other side, …

This colossal statue of Thutmose III wearing the white crown was excavated at the temple of the solar god and god of warfare, Montu, at Medamud, the ancient Madu. The king is represented in a pose of adoration and an inscription on the back pillar describes him as …

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Limestone relief of Mentuhotep II: this section of raised relief shows Mentuhotep II, wearing the red crown of Lower Egypt, embraced by the god Montu. Montu embraces the king with both hands as a sign that Mentuhotep is the recipient of the god's blessings and benefits.

2020年10月6日 · Montu was an Egyptian war god, associated with conquest and military prowess. He was often depicted with the head of a falcon or bull. Pictured: Relief depicting the Egyptian war-god Montu, from his temple in el-Tod. 11th Dynasty (c. 2115-1991 BCE). (Louvre Museum) This image was first published on Flickr. Original image by kairoinfo4u.

The artistic depictions of Montu in ancient Egyptian art and sculpture reveal the reverence and awe surrounding this formidable god. Sculptures often portrayed Montu as a muscular figure clad in traditional Egyptian warrior attire, holding weapons like …

The god Montu was probably the original supreme local deity of the Theban region, with his cult centre at Armant.

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2025年1月4日 · Montu, the ancient Egyptian god of war and the sun, profoundly influenced kingship and royal authority in ancient Egypt. As a symbol of strength, courage, and divine protection, Montu was closely associated with the ideals of kingship, particularly during periods of military expansion and conquest.