“His leopard skin is upon him… this king is unharmed with his flesh, perfect it is for this king with his name…”— Pyramid Texts, Utterances 224–225, 338a–b The leopard skin held a profound and enduring place in Egyptian thought. Attested from the earliest dynasties, with roots reaching back into the Predynastic period, it functioned as...
Despite the front of the statue having extensive damage, the back provides us with quite a bit of information about Minmose, thanks to the wonderful inscriptions having survived. Minmose’s primary titles reveal his close association with the cult of Osiris; the deity central to Egyptian beliefs about resurrection and the afterlife. He is described as...
A stout man, bald and adorned in pleated linens, Pakherenkhonsu, is depicted striding forth with a broom in one hand, showcasing his temple duties as the “Doorkeeper of the House of Amun“. We can presume Pakherenkhonsu’s job consisted of securing the sanctuary, as well as maintaining the surroundings; keeping things tidy and righteous for the...
