Ancient Egyptian female pharaohs often wore false metal beards
Female rulers in ancient Egypt, such as Hatshepsut, donned ceremonial false beards made of metal or braided hair to signify their divine authority and status as living gods.
Female pharaohs wore ceremonial false beards to align themselves with Osiris, the god of the afterlife, who was traditionally depicted with a long goatee. This accessory was a vital symbol of kingly power rather than a statement of gender.
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