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Many gods were associated with particular regions in Egypt where their cults were most important.

However, these associations changed over time, and they did not necessarily mean that the god associated with a place had originated there.

For instance, the god Monthu was the original patron of the city of Thebes.

Over the course of the Middle Kingdom, however, he was displaced in that role by Amun, who may have arisen elsewhere.

The national popularity and importance of individual gods fluctuated in a similar way.