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FATE Chancellor Bay was Syrian by origin and enjoyed a sinister reputation in Ancient Egyptian literature. In Egyptian folklore, he is reputed to have seduced the Egyptian Queen and reads thus: "Year 5 III Shemu the 27th. On this day, the scribe of the tomb Paser came announcing 'Pharaoh LPH, has killed the great enemy Bay.'" While the king is not named, the dating of the ostraca under Siptah is certain and accords well with Bay's last known public appearance in Regnal Year 4 of this king. It is not known what event or palace conspiracy brought about Bay's sudden downfall. However, the prime beneficiary of his death appears to be Twosret, who assumed the throne without opposition a year later when Siptah died. For a different view on these events see the entry under Irsu . REFERENCES
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