Montu is an Egyptian god associated with war and with the burning heat of the sun. He is a god of soldiers and military leaders.

He had several centers of worship in Thebes, including his own dedicated section of the Temple of Karnak.

Montu is depicted here as a man with the head of a falcon, wearing the solar disk with uraeus snake and the double-plumed crown. He carries the was staff, a symbol of power, in one hand and the ankh, a symbol of life, in the other.

He may also be depicted as a man with the head of a bull.

Montu, battle-wise, great bull who meets all foes,
might of the blasting sun, I praise and honor you.