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In ancient Egyptian religion, the land of Manu (the West) is where the sun god Ra sets every evening. It is mentioned in the Book of the Dead.[1]

  1. ^ Massey, Gerald (2014). Ancient Egypt - Light Of The World, Volume 1. Jazzybee Verlag. p. 465. ISBN 978-3849644444. Retrieved 5 September 2017.

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Khonsu

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Sekhmet

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appropriately made him a part of the underworld. In some stories, Apep waited for Ra in a western mountain called Manu, where the sun set, and in others...

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land, to re-establish boundary-lines after the annual floods. The priestess who officiated at these functions in her name also oversaw the staff of others...

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Osiris

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