Epithets of Wesir:
by Djedetmiwesir © 2001- 2005

Wesir has a multitude of Epithets, and is perhaps one of the few "gods" in the Ancient Egyptian Monolarity that has collected such numbers of them, even absorbing them from his Colleagues. Epithets have an important function in describing the nature of a Deity. While Wesir's are too many to Analyze here, Epithets of Wesir serve a better funcuntion in letting us know about him, when applied to specific areas of his influence, so watch for Epithets being used abundantly throughout this website

• Khenty-Amenti," Foremost of the Westerners"
This Epithet Announces, Wesir as the King and Judge of the Dead, giving him a Protective role over the Deceased. When an Ancient Egyptian Died they "Traveled West," which was the Direction the Sun Set (or died) in, the Stars moved in, The Direction where most of the Cemeteries were kept, The orientation of the Desert (a desolate land of constant death), and so ultimately the Logical direction for the Location of the Duat, (land of the Dead and Kingdom of Wesir). This Epithet was originally attributed to Yinepu (Anpu, Anubis) in the Old kingdom, and was later on absorbed By Wesir. In an Ironic twist it is one of his most predominant Epithets and roles. Wesir was worshiped as Khenty-Amenti in his sacred city of Abdju (Abydos) (also called Khentamentiu)

• Unnefer (Wennefer) "Beautiful One," "Lovely to behold," "Who is pleasant of face" "everlasting in Fine condition"
Like Khenty-Amenti This Epithet most likely belonged to another Deity first, and however it is also one of his most important. Unnefer is a title that keeps Decay, and the unfavorable states of Death away from Wesir. It speaks of his stability, Endurance and Eternal Nature found in his rebirth, after death. It also gives him furthermore properties as a protective Deity in Funerary Matters as "the Lord of offerings" This Epithet is also very similar to an Epithet of Ptah: "Nefer-her," meaning: Beautiful of Face, Which supports evidence that the two Deities were very closely linked.

Further reading: He of Many Names -A listing of 150 Epithets of Wesir

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