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Explore the life of Tutankhamun, born in 1341 BC to Akhenaten. Discover the ancient Egyptian deity Neith, goddess of hunting and war, with ties to other gods. Uncover mysteries of Egypt!
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DEWITT MADISON THE WORLD OF EGYPT
Tutankhamun was born in 1341 BC, the son of Akhenaten (formerly Amenhotep IV) and one of his sisters.[6] As a prince he was known as Tutankhaten.[7] He ascended to the throne in 1333 BC, at the age of nine, taking the reign name of Tutankhamun. His wet-nurse was a certain woman called Maia, known from her tomb at Saqqara. NEITH Role: Goddess of hunting and war; goddess of the East, protector of Duamutef (the son of Horus who watched over the canopic jar containing the stomach) Appearance: Woman holding weapons and wearing either the red crown of lower Egypt or a shield with crossed arows on her head Center of worship: Sais Relations with other gods: mother of Sobek