R. A. Orekhov

'Gimny diademam': k voprosu o vremeni sostavleniia [‘Hymns to diadems’: to the issue of its creation]

In the paper circumstances of so called ‘Hymns to diadems’ (pMoskau 314) creation are discussed. The author supposes that these hymns are a part of a coronation ceremony, as a result of which Fayoum lands passed from Sebekh to Amenemhet III. Amenemhet III became Sebekh of the Shedet, Hor staying in Shedet, and a loyal ruler of the Fayoum. It is interesting that Sebekh transfers his rights not as a patron deity, but as a king. The reason of appearance of this rite was anormal Nile floods, which forced Amenemhet III to search for means of dealing with them.

Keywords:
‘Hymns to diadems’, Fayoum, Sebekh, Amenemhet III, A. Erman, B. A. Turaev, M. Bommas, M. Zecchi.

Original language — Russian.

DOI: 10.24412/2686-9276-2021-00006.

Referring: Orekhov R. A., ‘Hymns to diadems’: to the issue of its creation [in Russian] // Egypt and neighbouring countries 1 (2021): 66–78. DOI: 10.24412/2686-9276-2021-00006.

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