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<p>Summum is a religion and <a href="/facts/Philosophy/zAH5PVD6">philosophy</a> that began in 1975 as a result of American citizen <a href="/facts/Claude_Nowell/VIVM70qk">Claude "Corky" Nowell</a>'s claimed encounter with beings he described as "Summa Individuals". According to Nowell, these beings presented him with concepts regarding the nature of creation, concepts that have always existed and are continually re-introduced to humankind by advanced beings who work along the pathways of creation. As a result of his experience, Nowell founded Summum in order to share the "gift" he received with others. In 1980, as a reflection of his newfound path, he changed his name to <a href="/facts/Summum_bonum/tUeYPDe9">Summum Bonum</a> Amon Ra, but news stories indicate he went by Corky Ra. Summum religious practices draw upon both <a href="/facts/Ancient_Egyptian_religion/BFq9Blsw">Ancient Egyptian religion</a> and the Hebrew prophet <a href="/facts/Moses/D0pp5HMQ">Moses</a>. </p>