7.3K views · 281 reactions | "Their was a lot of incest within the ptolemaic lineage" Historians discuss the family lineage of Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, who'd become Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Watch the full video on History Hit TV! | History Hit | Facebook

🕊️ Divine Blessings for the King In this stunning relief from ancient Egypt, Ptolemy IX stands in reverence before a sacred council of gods. He is blessed with the Ankh (𓋹) for life and the W3s (𓊽) for stability — two of the most powerful symbols in Egyptian belief. Seated before him are four deities of immense significance: 👑 Osiris – Lord of the afterlife and judge of souls 🌺 Isis – Goddess of magic and healing, wife of Osiris 🦅 Horus the Child – Symbol of protection and royal power 💫 N