Shepseskara is a very obscure king, who probably only ruled for a short time, maybe even only a couple months. He was likely a member of the royal family, but in which capacity is unknown. The Turin papyrus is of little help as the names of the relevant kings are missing, in fact, his name is only present on the Saqqara king list. He is included on Manetho's king list as Sisires
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Shepseskara Netjeruser | |
| v. Beckerath | 2438–2431 |
| Shaw | 2455–2448 |
| Dodson | 2363–2362 |
| Allen | 2438–2431 |
| Malek | 2425–2418 |
| Redford | 2482–2475 |
| Turin King List | 7 years |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 7 years |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Sekhem khau The Dual King Shepses ka Ra Son of Ra Netjer user
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). 56-57, 4:H
Throne name
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). 56-57, 4:T2
Birth name
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 56-57, 4:E
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus v, 4 | Σισιρης | Sisires | 7 years |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 119
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 56–57
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 39
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 427–428
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