prenomen
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The prenomen, or divine name of Rameses, means “The supreme solar god, abounding in truth, approved of Ra.”
From Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics by James King
Each monarch had two names, respectively called prenomen, or divine name, somewhat analogous to our Christian name, and the nomen, corresponding to our surname.
From Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics by James King
This group is usually placed above the cartouche containing the prenomen or sacred name of the king, and the four are descriptive of the authority exercised by the monarch.
From Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics by James King
He has since generally been known in history, however, by the simple prenomen, Nero.
From Nero Makers of History Series by Jacob Abbott
This prenomen is repeated twice in each column of hieroglyphs, and as there are eight lateral columns cut by Rameses, it follows that this divine name occurs sixteen times on the obelisk.
From Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics by James King
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