Min
Min's an ancient Egyptian god whose cult originated in the predynastic period (4th millennium BCE). Min's cult began and was centered around Coptos (Koptos) and Akhmim (Panopolis) of upper Egypt,where in his honour great festivals were held celebrating his "coming forth" with a public procession and presentation of offerings. His other associations include the eastern desert and links to the god Horus. Head of the god Min-Amun wearing the double plume. His importance grew in the Middle Kingdom when he became even more closely linked with Horus as the deity Min-Horus. Min's shrine was crowned with a pair of bull horns.
