The first pharaoh of the Second Dynasty, a.k.a. Hetepsekhemwy, Hotepsekhemui
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Hotepsekhemwy | |
| AE Chronology | c. 2730 |
| v. Beckerath | 2828–2800 |
| Malek | 2765–2750 |
| Redford | 2850–2820 |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 38 years |
The Horus name Hotepsekhemwy is well attested, but his birth name was Hotepnebty. The New Kingdom king list gives his name as Bedjau, Bedjetau, Baunetjer. Due to the hieratic sign similarity of Hotepnebty to Bedjau, it was likely corrupted by later scribes, and. Baunetjer was a further corruption of Bedjau. The names from Manetho, Boethos (Africanus) and Bokhos (Eusebius,) are in turn likely Greek corruptions of Bedjau.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Hotep sekhemwy The Dual King Bedjau*
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Horus name
Hotep sekhemwy
ḥtp-sḫm.wi
Horus, reconciliation of the two powers
Htp-S42-S42
Petrie, Royal Tombs, II, plate VIII (8-11)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:H
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Nebty name
Hotep nebty
ḥtp
The Two Ladies are satisfied
Htp
Kaplony, Inschriften der ägyptischen Frühzeit, III, 76 (281-2)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:N
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:N
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Throne name
Bedjau*
bḏꜢw
The smelter
b-DA-w-P11
Abydos Canon no. 9
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:E2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:E2
Throne name variant
Bedjetau*
bḏtꜢw
–
b-DA-U30-w
Giza writing board from Mastaba G 1011 C, Egyptian Museum, Cairo JE 37734
Brovarski, Two Old Kingdom writing boards from Giza in ASAE 71, plate 1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 2:E1
Brovarski, Two Old Kingdom writing boards from Giza in ASAE 71, plate 1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 2:E1
Throne name variant
Bau netjer*
bꜢw-nṯr
Divine soul
nTr-G30
Saqqara Canon no. 56
Can also be read as Netjeribau
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:1
Can also be read as Netjeribau
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:1
Throne name variant
...bau netjeru*
..-bꜢ.w-ntr.w
Divine souls
nTr#-G30-R4:Z2
Can also be read as Netjeribau
Turin King List 3.20
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:2
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) II:20
Turin King List 3.20
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 42-43, 1:2
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) II:20
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus ii, 1 | Βoηθoς | Boithos | 38 years |
| Eusebius ii, 1 | Βωχος | Bochus |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 37
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 42–43
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 27–28
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 124–126
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