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Horus-name

 
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Hr dn

Horus Den ("Horus who hits"). The transcription and meaning of this name are uncertain.

Nebti-name

 
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nb.tj xAs.tj

Nebti Khasti ("Nebti, the one of the desert").

Den is the first king known to have used a Nebti-name.

King-lists

 
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sm.tj

Semti
 

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sm.tj

Semti
 

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sp.tj

Septi

All three variants encountered in the King-lists are probably based on a misinterpretation of the king's Nebti-name.

Manetho

 
Africanus: Usaphaidos

Eusebius: Usapha�s

Alternative names in modern-day literature

 
Horus-Den, Dewen, Horus-Dewen, Udimu, Oudimou

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Den strikes down a foe

Den striking down a foe. His Horus-name is written in front of him, in the serekh.

Early Dynastic Period

1st Dynasty

Predecessor: Djet

Successor: Anedjib

 

 
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