Teos was betrayed by his own brother while on an expedition abroad. His brother put his own son on the throne and Teos was forced to flee to the court of the Persians. He was ultimately brought back to Egypt in chains and to a, most likely, bitter end.
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Djedhor Teos I | |
| AE Chronology | 365–360 |
| v. Beckerath | 362–360 |
| Shaw | 362–360 |
| Dodson | 365–360 |
| Redford | 362–361 |
| Manetho | 2 years |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Kha em Maat seshem tawy The Dual King Iri Maat en Ra Son of Ra Djed Hor, setep en Inher
Horus names
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). 226-227, 2:H1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:H2
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:G
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:T1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:T2
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:E1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:E3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 226-227, 2:E2
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus xxx, 2 | Τεως | Teos | 2 years |
| Eusebius xxx, 2 | Τεως | Teos | 2 years |
| Diodorus 15.92.2 | Ταχως | Tachus |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 20 (1915): 182–183
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 226–227
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 172
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