The royal mother Seshseshet and the beginnings of the 6th Dynasty.
| N° d'inventaire | 17811 |
| Format | 17 x 24 |
| Détails | 108 p., black and white illustrations, paperback. |
| Publication | Brussels, 2013 |
| Etat | Nine |
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A key figure in the "royal harem," the King's mother (mwt nswt – mwt nswt bjtj) seems to have played an important role since the Old Kingdom. This is evidenced by her mention in the royal annals – Palermo Stone, South Saqqara Stone – at the end of the sovereign's titulary. What we know of the life of Seshseshet, mother of King Teti, founder of the 6th Dynasty, illustrates this reality well. This great lady seems to have been a figure of prime importance. Her son, King Teti, gave his name to all his known daughters, a unique example of filial affection in pharaonic history. He ensured her material comfort and had a funerary temple built for her, which was unfortunately destroyed by her grandson, in circumstances that are still unclear. The royal mother Seshseshet certainly played a role in her son's rise to power and remained the first lady of the "royal harem" throughout his reign, until his death. This work will attempt to determine what her influence and participation were during her son's rise to power and in the early days of his reign. The book will deal with Teti's succession and the designation of an heir. What was the role of the king's mother in the choice of the successor? Did she assist in Userkare's accession to the throne? Was Pepy I his grandmother's choice, or one dictated by circumstances after Teti's brutal end?
A key figure in the "royal harem," the King's mother (mwt nswt – mwt nswt bjtj) seems to have played an important role since the Old Kingdom. This is evidenced by her mention in the royal annals – Palermo Stone, South Saqqara Stone – at the end of the sovereign's titulary. What we know of the life of Seshseshet, mother of King Teti, founder of the 6th Dynasty, illustrates this reality well. This great lady seems to have been a figure of prime importance. Her son, King Teti, gave his name to all his known daughters, a unique example of filial affection in pharaonic history. He ensured her material comfort and had a funerary temple built for her, which was unfortunately destroyed by her grandson, in circumstances that are still unclear. The royal mother Seshseshet certainly played a role in her son's rise to power and remained the first lady of the "royal harem" throughout his reign, until his death. This work will attempt to determine what her influence and participation were during her son's rise to power and in the early days of his reign. The book will deal with Teti's succession and the designation of an heir. What was the role of the king's mother in the choice of the successor? Did she assist in Userkare's accession to the throne? Was Pepy I his grandmother's choice, or one dictated by circumstances after Teti's brutal end?