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[[Image:Amun-ram.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Statue of Amun as a ram, protecting the 25th Dynasty [[Pharaoh]], [[Taharqa]].]]
'''Amun''' is one of the most prominent gods of the [[Egyptian religion|Egyptian pantheon]], who became, in combination with Ra (as Amun-Ra), the dominant state god of the [[Ancient Egypt|Ancient Egyptian]] [[New Kingdom]].
'''Amun''' is one of the most prominent gods of the [[Egyptian religion|Egyptian pantheon]], who became, in combination with Ra (as Amun-Ra), the dominant state god of the [[Ancient Egypt|Ancient Egyptian]] [[New Kingdom]].
His prominence in state religion did not dent his popularity in common religion, and he is frequently referred to in prayers as the protector of the common man and the unfortunate. He is described as the “Vizier of the Humble” and “He Who Comes at the Voice of the Poor”. In his role as Amun-of-the-road he also protected travellers.
His prominence in state religion did not dent his popularity in common religion, and he is frequently referred to in prayers as the protector of the common man and the unfortunate. He is described as the “Vizier of the Humble” and “He Who Comes at the Voice of the Poor”. In his role as Amun-of-the-road he also protected travellers.
[[Image:Amun.jpg|thumb|250px|right|New Kingdom gilded silver statuette of Amun-Ra, supreme state god of the New Kingdom period.]]
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