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  2. Incest in folklore and mythology - Wikipedia

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    The goddess Hathor was simultaneously considered to be the mother, wife, and daughter of the sun god Ra. [15] Hathor was also occasionally seen as the mother and wife of Horus. [16] [17] In Egyptian mythology, there are frequent sibling marriages.

  3. Women in ancient Egypt - Wikipedia

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    The title God's Wife was another title given to royal women in sacral roles. In the Nubian and Saite Periods, they built their own chapels and mortuary temples. In addition to God's Wife, these women had other titles such as Divine Adorer or God's Hand. Unlike revered women in other cultures, the concept of chastity wasn't relevant to the ...

  4. Women in Egypt - Wikipedia

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    Nefertiti was the chief wife of an Egyptian pharaoh, Amenhotep IV. Nefertiti was known to be an active Egyptian woman in society, as well as her children. [9] In addition to female Egyptian rulers, Hatshepsut usurped the throne [7] and reigned in Egypt as pharaoh from about 1479 to 1458 B.C. She based most of Egypt's economy on commerce.

  5. List of ancient Egyptian royal consorts - Wikipedia

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    Four Queens from the Native Egyptian dynasties are known for certain to have ruled as Female Pharaohs: Sobekneferu (c. 1806-1802 BC) (Possibly wife of Amenemhat IV) Hatshepsut (c. 1479-1458 BC) (Wife of Thutmose II) Neferneferuaten (c. 1334-1332 BC) (Wife of either Akhenaten or Smenkhare depending on her identity) Twosret (c. 1191-1189 BC ...

  6. Hathor - Wikipedia

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    In the late periods of Egyptian history, the form of Hathor from Dendera and the form of Horus from Edfu were considered husband and wife [41] and in different versions of the myth of the Distant Goddess, Hathor-Raettawy was the consort of Montu [42] and Hathor-Tefnut the consort of Shu. [43] Hathor's sexual side was seen in some short stories ...

  7. Potiphar's wife - Wikipedia

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    But the angels castrated Potiphar, according to Talmudic legend, whilst his wife proceeded her plot so that Joseph could be the "Jewish hero" that resists the "bear". Others believe the story is a typical seduction/adultery plot, which was common in Hellenistic literature, and a criticism of assimilation in Egyptian society. [6]

  8. Nephthys - Wikipedia

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    Nephthys could also appear as one of the goddesses who assists at childbirth. An ancient Egyptian myth preserved in the Papyrus Westcar recounts the story of Isis, Nephthys, Meskhenet, and Heqet as traveling dancers in disguise, assisting the wife of a priest of Amun-Re as she prepares to bring forth sons who are destined for fame and fortune.

  9. Tale of the Doomed Prince - Wikipedia

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    The story also emphasizes the importance of the concept of fate to the Egyptian society: the idea of personal fate, destiny or doom surely played an integral role in people's lives. The tale also highlights the perception of bravery and heroism: the prince performs a feat of daring heroism to rescue and marry the princess.