Also called Monthu, Mentu, Montu-Ra, Lord of Thebes.
Their story
Montu was the main god of the Theban region before Amun rose to prominence, with temples at Armant, Tod, Medamud and Karnak North. The Eleventh Dynasty kings who reunited Egypt took his name, calling themselves Mentuhotep, Montu is satisfied. New Kingdom kings described themselves as fierce like Montu in battle. His living image on earth was the Buchis bull of Armant.
Best times to give to them
- dawn
- before a difficult challenge
What they like being given
- bread
- water
- incense
- beer or a non-alcoholic malt drink
How to honour them
- Ask for courage and energy before a hard task.
- Honour him as a protector rather than a bringer of harm.
How they can help you
- courage
- winning a hard contest
- vigour
- protection
Symbols
- falcon head
- sun disc with two plumes and uraei
- curved sword
- bull (Buchis)
Sources
- Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
- Hart, The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
More Egyptian gods
- Osiris Lord of the afterlife and new growth
- Horus The falcon, protector of the rightful king
- Ra The sun who sails the sky
- Thoth Scribe of the gods, lord of wisdom
- Anubis Guardian and guide of the dead
- Khonsu The Traveller, the moon who heals
- Amun The hidden king of the gods at Thebes
- Ptah Creator by word and patron of craftsmen