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This beautifully illustrated book explores the reign of the pharaoh Tutankhamen and Egyptian religion of his time. Tutankhamen's relation to the cults of Amen and Aten, the Sun-god, and Egyptian monotheism are covered in depth, dispelling the many myths and inaccuracies which have arisen in the literature. Hymns are presented in the book in original hieroglyphs and in translation.