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Zeus-Ammon

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Zeus-Ammon is a syncretic deity. The legend of Alexander the Great's descent from Zeus-Ammon inspired the horns of Alexander.

When

First attested
400 BCE
Attested period
-400 – 300
Historical notes
Greco-Egyptian syncretism.

Relationships

co occurs with
Ammon

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Horns of Ammon

Source passages

“This symbolism later inspired the horns of Alexander due to the legend of Alexander the Great's descent from Zeus-Ammon.”

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