Semerkhet

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His Horus name was 'companion of the gods' , and his Nebty name was 'he whom the two mistresses guard' .

He certainly attempted to emphasize his legitimacy by erasing Adjib's name from his jubilee vases . This legitimacy was called into question with the omission of Semerkhet's own name from the Saqqara King-List . His tutelary certainly indicates a previous career , perhaps in a priestly role , before ascending the throne .