Karnak myths and legends

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Amun Emerging from the Primordial Lotus

🏺 Egyptian MythologyKarnak Temple ComplexAmun • Nu • Naunet

At the dawn of time, the hidden god Amun emerged from a brilliant blue lotus that rose from the primordial waters of the Nun. This act of self-creation brought light to the darkness and established the foundations of the universe. The myth centers on the transition from chaos to order, marking Amun as the supreme creator and the 'King of the Gods' at his sacred home in Thebes.