Monthu
falcon-god of war in Ancient Egyptian religion
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Monthu
Summary
Monthu is an Ancient Egyptian deity[1]. He was born in Hermonthis[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3]
Key Facts
- Monthu was born in Hermonthis[2].
- Monthu's father was Amun[4].
- Monthu's mother was Mut[5].
- Monthu was married to Iunit[6].
- Among Monthu's spouses was Tjenenyet[7].
- Monthu was married to Raet-Tawy[8].
- Monthu is recorded as male[9].
- Monthu's instance of is recorded as Ancient Egyptian deity[10].
- Monthu's instance of is recorded as war deity[11].
- Monthu is part of Egyptian mythology[12].
- Monthu's Commons category is recorded as Montu[13].
- Monthu's worshipped by is recorded as religion of ancient Egypt[14].
- Monthu's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
- Monthu's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
- Monthu's name in hiero markup is recorded as mn:N35:T-w[17].
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Origins and Family
Born in Hermonthis[2], Monthu… his father was Amun[4]. His mother was Mut[5].
Personal Life
Spouses include Iunit[6], an Ancient Egyptian deity[18]; Tjenenyet[7], an Ancient Egyptian deity[19]; and Raet-Tawy[8], an Ancient Egyptian deity[20].
Why It Matters
Monthu has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Monthu born?
Monthu was born in Hermonthis[2].
Who were Monthu's parents?
Monthu's father was Amun[4]. Monthu's mother was Mut[5].
Who was Monthu married to?
Monthu's spouses include Iunit[6], Tjenenyet[7], and Raet-Tawy[8].