shining seed on earth, for salvation for men, as his living image’.149 Amosis I is: ‘A prince like Re, the child of Qeb, his heir, the image of Re, whom he created, the avenger (or the representative), for whom he has set himself on earth.’150 Amenophis III is addressed by the god Amon as: ‘My living image, creation of my members, whom Mut bare to me.’ Amon-Re says to Amenophis III: ‘You are my beloved son, who came forth from my members, my image, whom I have put on earth. I have given to you to