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The Ogdoad of Hermopolis, depicted on the ceiling of the Temple of Dendera. In the top left are the god Hehu and goddess Hehut; to the right are Nu and Nut. In the bottom left are Amun and Amunet; to their right are Kek and Keket. (Cropped from original image)
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