It was once believed that there were two separate kings named Apepi, but it is now known that there was only one. For unknown reasons, he changed his name twice during his reign.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Sehotep tawy The Dual King Neb khepesh Ra The Dual King Aa qen en Ra The Dual King Aa user Ra The Dual King Aa user Ra The Dual King Heqa en hut Waret, Aa user Ra Son of Ra Apopi Son of Ra Apopi Son of Ra Apopi Son of Ra Apopi
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:H
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Dagger in Luxor Museum, (CG 52768, JE 32735)
ASAE , 7, 119
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 116-117, e:T1
Offering table, (Cairo Museum, CG 23073, JE 39605)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:T1
Proceedings of the Society of Biblical Archaeology, 15, 494ff (XVII)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:T2
Vase, Metropolitan Museum, 21.7.7
Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 3, plate 21 (1)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:T3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:T4
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
ASAE , 7, 119
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:E1
Naville, Bubastis, plate XXXV (C)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:E2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:E3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 5:E4
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
---|---|---|---|
Africanus xv, 6 | Aφοβις | Aphobis | 61 years |
Eusebius xvii, 3 | Aφωφις | Aphophis | 14 years |
Josephus 80 | Aπωφις | Apophis | 61 years |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 18 (1912): 139–143
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 114–115
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 82
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 58–60
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