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Why did some pharaohs marry family members?
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The ancient Egyptian royal families were almost expected to marry within the family, as inbreeding was present in virtually every dynasty. It is believed that the pharaohs did this because of the ancient belief that the god Osiris married his sister Isis to keep their bloodline pure

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The ancient Egyptian royal families were almost expected to marry within the family, as inbreeding was present in virtually every dynasty. ... It is believed that the pharaohs did this because of the ancient belief that the god Osiris married his sister Isis to keep their bloodline pure.

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