Amon

Amun is usually shown as human, wearing an ostrich plumed hat and sporting a long beard. (The beard is a symbol of power). At times he may have the head of a ram or be represented in other forms.

He is considered one of the most powerful gods. Even more so after he joined with his son and became Amun-ra.

Amun protected the weak from the strong and upheld justice. Those requesting favors of Amun must first prove their worthiness or at least confess their sins.

Many considered him a 'self-created' god.

Amun was represented in five forms:

When seen seated on the throne, it is as a man holding a scepter in one hand and the ankh in the other.
As a man with the head of a cobra (uraeus).
As a man with the head of a frog.
As an ape.
As a lion crouched upon a pedestal

Symbols: ram, goose, bull

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