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1. The royal deities

Author

Hussein, Ramadan B.

Subjects
Pharaohs -- History, Egypt -- History
Abstract

Beginning with the New Kingdom, the relationship between the god Amun and the kings of Egypt was an extremely close one. To maintain the well being of their country and […]

Published
2009

2. Fun with words

Subjects
Ancient Egypt -- Terminology, Egyptian language -- Origin, Pharaohs -- History
Abstract

WORD STORIES Libya To the west of ancient Egypt lived the Libu (see also pages 30-32), one of many tribes in the area. Surviving ancient accounts dating to the time […]

Published
2005

3. The Heb-Sed

Author

Leatherman, Angela Murock

Subjects
Pharaohs -- History, Kings and rulers -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations
Abstract

Ramesses had a very long reign as pharaoh of Egypt. Traditionally, pharaohs who ruled for many years would celebrate this longevity with a festival called the Heb-Sed, or Jubilee. The […]

Published
2005

4. The young soldier

Author

Tyldesley, Joyce

Subjects
Pharaohs -- History
Abstract

Egyptian kings were expected to defend their lands against foreigners. Army training started at an early age. It is known that Ramesses had already earned the title "Commander-in-Chief of the […]

Published
2005

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