In this episode of Divine Mortals, we journey into the story of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first great female pharaoh. Born into royalty but denied the throne by tradition, she rose above the expectations of her detractors, donning the regalia of kingship and declaring herself the living embodiment of the god Amun.

But behind the gold-tipped obelisks and divine declarations was a deeply human story — of power gained and carefully protected, of court intrigue, strategic marriages, and calculated myths. What psychological toll must it have taken to walk like a god and rule like a man? What were her lovers, priests, and rivals saying behind the carved stone walls?

You’ll hear:

• How Hatshepsut reshaped the divine narrative to legitimize her rule
• Her bold temple projects and god-ordained expeditions to the fabled Land of Punt
• The ever-evolving iconography that redefined Egyptian kingship
• How her name was nearly erased from history — and why

We step into her court, speak through the eyes of those who served her, and ask: What does it mean to rule as a god, in a world that worships your downfall?