\paperw4260 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 From the temple of Medamud, this relief represents the same scene twice, reversed as if in a mirror: the pharaoh Sesostris III making
an offering to a deity.\par
The god is Menthu with a falconÆs head. Also known as Mont, he was the lord of war whose favor assured the king of victory. In fact the pharaoh is dressed as a warrior, with a sword hanging at his side. Sesostris is bringing
loaves of bread and other offerings are listed in the hieroglyphic text.