Sneferu
deity Egyptian single tradition · 1
Sneferu is a king who experiences boredom and seeks advice from his chief lector, Djadjaemankh. He orders the construction of a special barque and the gathering of twenty young women for a rowing trip. Later, King Khufu makes offerings to King Sneferu.
When
- First attested
- 2600 BCE
- Attested period
- -2600 – -2600
- Historical notes
- Reign mentioned in the Westcar Papyrus.
Relationships
- served by
- Djadjaemankh
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Sneferu finds himself bored in his palace one day, as he cannot find anything to do. Sneferu calls for chief lector Djadjaemankh. He advises him to gather twenty young women and use them to sail him around the palace lake in his barque”
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