Shepenwepet

Shepenwepet
   The name of two princesses who succeeded as God’s wife of Amun. Shepenwepet I, daughter of Osorkon III of Dynasty 23, and Karoatjet held office until the advent of the Nubian Dynasty 25, when she was obliged to adopt Amenirdis I, daughter of Kashta, as her heir. Shepenwepet II, daughter of Piye, succeeded Amenirdis I and adopted Amenirdis II, daughter of Taharqo, but in 656 BC she was obliged to adopt Nitocris, daughter of Psamtik I of Dynasty 26, who had ousted her family from power.
Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier

Ancient Egypt. A Reference Guide. . 2011.

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