Tarik

🧠 What was he like and how was he raised?:

They received education from childhood: hieroglyphic reading, mathematics, religion, history, and law.

They learned to fight, ride chariots, use weapons, and lead armies.

They were expected to be disciplined, intelligent, and pious (very devoted to the gods).

Egyptian morality valued balance (Maat): justice, order, and respect.

🤝 How did they relate to each other?:

There could be alliances or rivalries between brothers, especially over the throne.

Marriages between members of royalty were common to maintain the royal bloodline (sometimes even between siblings, although not always).

They had a very close relationship with: Priests Generals Court nobles

They were always required to show absolute respect to the pharaoh, who was seen as a living god.

👘 How did they dress?:

His clothing reflected his status:

Clothes:

White linen skirts (shendyt), thin and well ironed.

Sometimes light tunics are worn at ceremonies.

Jewelry:

Wide collars (e.g.)

Bracelets, rings and amulets (like the Eye of Horus).

Make-up:

They used black kohl around their eyes (for sun and spiritual protection).

Hair:

Shaved heads or elaborate wigs.

As children they used the "childhood lock", a very characteristic side hairstyle.

🏛️ What did they do in their daily lives?:

They attended religious rituals.

They oversaw temples or regions.

They were training for war.

They participated in festivals and ceremonies.

They represented the pharaoh at official events.

⚖️ Did they have real power?:

Yes, but it depended on the pharaoh:

Some princes were key figures (like Ramses II before he became pharaoh).

Others always lived in the shadow of the king.

If the pharaoh died without a clear heir, there could be internal conflicts.

🌺 With their partners:

Egyptian princes and their partners could be:

Respectful and protective.

Distant but functional.

Affectionate in private.

Strategic and political.