Sinuhe the Egyptian: A Novel
Who is Amenhotep III and Taia from Sinuhe the Egyptian: A Novel and what is their importance?
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Pharaoh Amenhotep III was an avid devotee of the god Ammon. Taia, his wife, is described as short, plump, haughty, and majestic. Taia, however, is a fowler's daughter from Lower Egypt, and thus, she is discriminated against for her dark skin when brought into the harem. Pharaoh, however, is smitten.
Sinuhe the Egyptian: A Novel