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Prince Djedi

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Djedi
TitlePrince of Egypt
Parent(s)Prince Rahotep and Nofret
RelativesTwo brothers and three sisters-
Itu, Neferkau, Mereret, Nedjemib, Sethtet

Djedi was an Egyptian prince who lived during Fourth Dynasty of Egypt. He was a son of Prince Rahotep and Nofret, grandson of pharaoh Sneferu and nephew of pharaoh Khufu. He had two brothers and three sisters.[1] He is depicted in the tomb chapels of his parents and bears there the title "King's Acquaintance".

In an ancient Egyptian tale, "Khufu and the Magicians", mention is made of a magician called Djedi or Dedi, and it is possible that this mythical person was inspired by the real prince Djedi, Khufu's nephew.[2]

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References

  1. ^ W. M. Flinders Petrie: Medum, London 1892, plate XV (online: [1])
  2. ^ Tales of Magic in Ancient Egypt