The first pharaoh of the Twenty-fourth Dynasty,
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Tafnakht | |
| Dodson | 735–727 |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Sia khet The Dual King Shepses Ra Son of Ra Tayef nakht
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Horus name
Sia khet
siꜢ-ẖt
The one who understands inner (feelings)
S32:X
Tefnakht stele in Athens
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:H
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Nebty name
Sia khet
siꜢ-ẖt-nbti
The one who understands inner (feelings)
S32:F51B
Tefnakht stele in Athens
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:N
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Golden Horus name
Bik nebu
bik-nbw
Golden Horus
G5:nbw
Tefnakht stele in Athens
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:G
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:G
Throne name
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Throne name
Shepses Ra
špss-rꜤ
The noble one belonging to Ra
ra-A51-s-s
Tefnakht stele in Athens
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:T
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:T
Birth name
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Birth name
Tayef nakht
tꜢ.f-nḫtw
Tafnakht
t&Af:n-xt:x*t
Tefnakht stele in Athens
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:E2
Spiegelberg, Die Tefnachtosstele des Museums von Athen, RecTrav 25 (1903): 191
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 202-203, 1:E2
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diodorus 1.45.2 | Τνεφαχθον | Tnephachthon |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 19 (1913): 407–409
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 202–203
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 158–159
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