Hat (High Priest of Osiris)


Hat was an ancient Egyptian High Priest of Osiris at Abydos, during the reign of pharaoh Sety I of the 19th Dynasty.

Biography

Hat succeeded the High Priest of Osiris To in office during the reign of Sety I. Hat may have been the brother-in-law of To. Mery's wife Maianuy was a daughter of To.
Hat is mentioned on a double statue of his son Mery and grandson Wenennefer. The text on the statue identifies Mery as the son of the High Priest of Osiris Hat and his wife Iuy.
A Family Monument from Abydos also mentions Hat. In this text Hat is said to be a Dignitary, God's Father and Sealbearer of Osiris.