List of fictional Pharaohs

Ancient Egypt holds deep fascination for many people even today. Ancient Egyptian monarchs, sometimes fictionalized versions of real historical ones, sometimes entirely fictitious ones, appear in novels, movies, songs, graphic novels, comic books, and other media. Some famous examples include:


 * Akhenamkhanem, father of Atem, in the Yugi-oh manga and anime series (see Shonen Jump, August 2007).


 * Akmen-Ra is the Pharaoh of the book and movie Night at the Museum. Once freed from his mummy wrappings, Akmen-Ra proves to be a handsome and charming young man. He is very intelligent and speaks many languages, including modern English and the tongue of the Hun people.


 * Atem. This is the real and secret name of the pharaoh whose reincarnated spirit becomes the Alter Ego of Yugi, a Japanese boy who is passionate about playing games. (See Shonen Jump, July 2007).


 * Kih-Oskh is the Pharaoh in the Tintin adventure ''Cigars of the Pharaoh.