Mut
Mut
Mut would have been at the butt of all "your mama" jokes. Why? Because Mut (pronounced moot, the ancient Egyptian word for "mother") is a mother goddess. But she's got plenty of other stuff going for her, too. She's the super-sexy wife of Amun-Ra, the king of the gods, and she wears the double crown of a pharaoh, ruling over Egypt. Make Mut mad, and she might join forces with Sekhmet to kick you into the next universe. Watch out.
Basic Information
| Name | Mut (sometimes spelled Muth, Maut, or Mout) |
| Nickname | Queen of the Gods, Mistress of the Crowns, Lady of the Two Lands, Mother of the World, Boss Lady, She Who Must Be Obeyed, Eye of Ra |
| Sex | Female |
| Current city | Waset (Thebes) (in modern Luxor) |
Work & Education
| Occupation | Queen |
| Education | The Theban School for Royal Ladies |
Beliefs
| Political views | I rule (with my husband, of course) |
Family & Friends (& Enemies)
| Parents | Like my husband Amun-Ra, I created myself |
| Siblings | None |
| Children | Khonsu (son), Montu (adopted son) |
| Friends | Wadjet, Nekhbet, Bast, Sekhmet, Hathor, Isis |
| Enemies | The Nine Bows (countries around Egypt that try to invade from time to time) |
Relationships
| Relationship status | Married to Amun-Ra |
| Interested in | Men |
Favorites
| Quotations | "I'm a godmother. That's a great thing to be, a godmother. She calls me 'god' for short. That's cute. I taught her that." – Ellen DeGeneres "A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary." – Dorothy C. Fisher "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." – Abraham Lincoln "Keep Calm and Carry On" – from a British World War II poster, 1939 "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground." – Cersei Lannister, in George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones |
| Books | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli I'm not sure whether to laugh or roll my eyes at his political advice. I am very fond of Shakespeare. We didn't have plays like this in ancient Egypt. My favorite is Twelfth Night. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier Good for Jerry for sticking up for himself. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Thankfully, Amun-Ra is much nicer than Heathcliff! Like many readers, I adore the Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien. The last book, The Return of the King, is the best one. The Queen's Diamonds by Hugh Roberts I love the tiara look. Does she have anything in a diamond vulture headdress? The Great Goddesses of Egypt by Barbara S. Lesko I have my very own chapter! Great read. Amenhotep III: Egypt's Radiant Pharaoh by Arielle P. Kozloff This wonderful pharaoh dedicated a huge temple and many lioness statues to me. We were so happy during his reign. Statecraft: Strategies for a Changing World by Margaret Thatcher Hard words from the Iron Lady. |
| Music | Mississippi Queen by Mountain You know what I mean. What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner She reminds me so much of Hatshepsut! And an incredible voice. Is there anything more beautiful than Etta James's voice? Dancing Queen by ABBA See that girl, watch that scene…. Killer Queen by Queen I want a laser beam! Diva by Beyonce Beautiful, powerful, talented at dancing. I love this girl. |
| Movies | Dune Politics. Powerful women. Sting, in his underwear. Rise of the Guardians We protect the children of the world. I could watch Les Miserables all day. And I have! The Fifth Element A perfect being—not me, but close! The Great Gatsby Ah, the cinematography. When Isis and Hathor and I get together, we watch chick flicks. Our favorite is The Notebook. The Princess Bride The best kind of fairy tale. |
| TV Shows | How could I not enjoy the ladies of Downton Abbey? A Game of Thrones Isis and I like to imagine how history would be different if we'd had dragons in ancient Egypt. How I Met Your Mother It's good to have a little humor in the palace. Once Upon a Time Not all queens are evil! |
Activities & Interests
| Likes | Quiet walks with Amun-Ra Smiles Vultures Sunrise People who can sing |
| Activities | Going out on the town Writing peace treaties Sketching on the walls at Karnak temple Planning our next royal vacation Trying on new hats |
| Interests | Royal genealogy Military history Yoga Foreign relations Child development |
| Groups | Ancient Egyptian Gods Egyptian Mythology Moms Only Queen |