Prince Djedi

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Djedi
Title	Prince of Egypt
Religion	Ancient Egyptian religion
Parents	Prince Rahotep and Nofret
Relatives	Two brothers and three sisters

Djedi was an Egyptian prince who lived during 4th dynasty. He was a son of Prince Rahotep and Nofret, grandson of pharaoh Sneferu and nephew of pharaoh Khufu. He had two brothers and three sisters.^[1]

In an ancient Engyptian tale, Khufu and the Magicians, mention is made of a magician called Djedi or Dedi, and it is possible that this mythical person was inspired by the real prince Djedi, Khufu's nephew.^[2]

References

↑ Forum about Nofret
↑ Tales of Magic in Ancient Egypt

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