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Djedkare Izezi

Djedkare was the eighth ruler of Egypt’s 5th Dynasty. The relationship of Djedkare with his predecessors or successors is not entirely known, but he was probably the son of Menkauhor, his predecessor. If not, then he may have been Menkauhor’s … Continue reading

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Menkaure (Mycerinus)

While the great  pyramids of the  Giza Plateau attest to the lofty rule of at least three of Egypt’s early,  4th Dynasty  rulers, we actually know very little about these men. Of course, one reason for this was the lack … Continue reading

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The Prince and the Sphinx

There was once a Prince in Egypt called Thutmose, who was a son of Pharaoh Amenhotep, and the grandson of Thutmose III who succeeded the great Queen Hatshepsut. He had many brothers and half-brothers, and because he was Pharaoh’s favorite … Continue reading

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The Ennead – The Nine Great Osirian Gods

The Ennead were the nine great Osirian gods: Atum, Shu, Tefnut, Geb, Nut, Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys. The term is also used to describe the great council of the gods as well as a collective term for all the … Continue reading

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