Merikare

Merikare (also Merykare and Merykara) was a pharaoh in the Ninth or Tenth dynasty of Egypt, during the First Intermediate Period in about 2075 BC.^[1] His name is not mentioned in the Turin King List; also his dates are uncertain.

Merikare (praenomen "Beloved of the Soul of Re") was possibly the son of Akhtoy Nebkaure, his predecessor as pharaoh. The reign of Merikare was contemporary with the latter part of the reign of Wahankhe Inyotef I of the 11th Dynasty.

The Teaching for King Merykara, ascribed to Kheti, may have been addressed to him.

He died in 2040 BC.

Sayings

"The Pharaonic institution is the perfect way to govern."

"He who rules over the Two Lands is a wise man.
As Master of the nobility, Pharaoh cannot be an ignorant man.
He was already wise at his mother's breast,
Since God has chosen him from millions of men."

"The companions of Pharaoh are the Gods."

"Pharaoh is he who increases wealth and knows how to give.
Pharaoh is the lord of joy.
He who rebels against him would pull down Heaven."^[2]

References

1. ^ Miriam Lichtheim, Ancient Egyptian Literature, vol. 2. pp. 97-109. University of California Press 1980, ISBN 0520028996, p. 97
2. ^ [1] PER ANKH The House of Life website

External links

• Egyptian Pharaohs: First Intermediate Period

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