Introduction
Pharaoh's were considered the god kings of ancient Egypt and also were the mortal rulers of that time. Over 30+ dynasties that ruled Egypt, there were 170 or more rulers that reigned over the land. The throne was passed down from father to son, however in some cases this did not occur due to murder, mayhem and mysterious disappearances.
Personal Interest
As a young child, the prince has to begin training from a series of lessons to become pharaoh.
The training was focused on building physical strength because a pharaoh has to fight in the head of his army. Princes learned how to ride and train wild horses and ran long distances for endurance. They also went on hunting and fishing expeditions for training.The inheritance of the …show more content…
In total, they have five names. The first name was the Horus name which scribes wrote inside a serekh. The Nebty name showed the pharaoh had the protection of the patron goddesses of the Two Lands. The pharaoh ruled both lands. The Golden Horus name put importance on divinity.
The final two names were written into cartouches by scribes. The Prenomen name was used

for the pharaohs' coronation. The Nomen name was the given name of the pharaoh and is used by most people today.
The pharaoh had many civic and religious duties. The people in their dynasty believed only the pharaoh could sacrifice to the gods. The people believed that he became Osiris after death and would continue to live in the after life to help his people.
Pharaoh was the highest judge in the land and was the commander-in-chief of the army. They were looked upon to keep order and justice in Egypt. People of Egypt believed the existence of pharaoh's were vital for a happy health.
Egyptians believed the body's preservation guaranteed the souls survival in the after life. It is this reason why they also mummified their dead. The pharaoh's burial held an important place in Egyptian life. They began building their tombs when they became the king. These