Hatshepsut took over the reins of power in Ancient Egypt after the death of her husband Thutmose II during the 15th century BC. She would rule as regent for her husband’s young son and then seize control of Egypt. She became the power in Ancient Egypt and was the first female pharaoh to rule and also the longest ruling female pharaoh. Often utilising propaganda tactics in order to establish herself as a powerful ruler. She is recognized as one of the most well-known and successful pharaohs of all time, not only gaining power but bringing peace and prosperity to Egypt, implementing reparations and launching further architectural programs.
Hatshepsut was a distinguished royal who was the daughter of a ferocious pharaoh and the wife of a pharaoh.
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Hatshepsut had to overcome many challenges in order to maintain control over the Egyptian region. This included shattering traditional stereotypes through the utilisation of propaganda. As Hatshepsut consolidated power in a society were females were inferior to men it proved a great challenge. Along with this belief the Egyptians believed that the ideal pharaoh was an image of the god Horus. Scholar Kate Narev affirms, the pharaoh was believed to be the living embodiment of the male god Horus (Narev, 2014). This belief strongly enforced in Egyptian religion would form the stereotype that women are not suited to becoming pharaoh. Additionally, Tuthmosis III was the rightful heir to the throne therefore, Hatshepsut had to ensure she placed methods in order to prevent revulsion. Hatshepsut utilised her connection with the god Amen in order to strengthen her connection to the gods and therefore manipulate the public to think that she has the Gods support. The primary source the oracle of Amun states” Welcome my sweet daughter, my favourite, the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Maatkare, Hatshepsut. Thou art the Pharaoh, taking possession of the Two