Tiy-Merenese

Egyptian · mortal · new kingdom · mortal

Great Royal Wife of Setnakhte and mother of Ramesses III. Appears on a sandstone stela from Abydos (JE 20395) depicting her seated behind Setnakhte while their son Ramesses III makes offerings. The only known wife of Setnakhte. Possibly a daughter of Merneptah per the Isis-name pattern, which would explain Setnakhte's legitimacy claim as a son-in-law of the previous dynasty's last legitimate king. Through her, Ramesses III becomes the doctrinal son of Amun under the canonical Birth Cycle pattern.

Children

Relations

Sources

Open in the interactive app →