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Human aspect without divine attributes. It can appear holding a roll of open papyrus, extended on his knees.
Been born in Athribis and of humble origin, Amenhotep son of Hapu, he was a vizier and architect (between other qualifications) under the reign of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. In life, he enjoyed an important prerogative: of placing proper statues in the temple of Karnak.
After his death intermediary received worship, although it was not deified up to the Ptolemaic period, thanks to his reputation of wise man and connoisseur of numerous mysteries, turning into a beneficent figure, possessor of curative power, between the people and the god.
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