About this deity
Montu was a popular deity associated with war throughout Egyptian history, most especially in Thebes.
Also known as
Parent belief system
Egyptian Religion · Polytheistic · 8 mythsThe religion of ancient Egypt represents a cultural identity that lasted from ca. 3500 BCE to 300 CE, and included hundreds of myths, deities, and customs.
Top myths
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| The Story of Sinuhe | |
| Hero myth | |
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Mythological stories including Montu
- The Story of Sinuhe Hero myth
Nuthsell
Sinuhe departs Egypt following the death of his sovereign, Pharaoh Amenemhat I. After almost passing away due to thirst in the desert, Sinuhe is rescued by Asiatics. He befriends a prince in Upper Retjenu named Amunenshi. After winning a combat duel with the Strongman of Retjenu, Sinuhe gains glory, riches, and builds a family. Following several communications with the new sovereign of Egypt, Senwosret I, Sinuhe returns home to be buried in old age.
Cite this page
OMNIKA Foundation Contributors. "Montu." OMNIKA – World Mythology Index, OMNIKA Foundation, 19 Jun. 2019, omnika.org/stable/195. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
OMNIKA (2019, June 19). Montu. Retrieved from https://omnika.org/stable/195
OMNIKA Foundation Contributors. "Montu." Las Vegas, NV: OMNIKA Foundation. Created June 19, 2019. Accessed January 18, 2026. https://omnika.org/stable/195.
