Tefibi
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Tefibi was a young Egyptian philosopher who lived during the reign of Ptolemy XIII.
Biography
Tefibi was a young Egyptian man who lived in Alexandria with his mother Tjepu, who sold olive oil for a living in southern docks of the city. Aspiring to be a philosopher, he travelled throughout the city in search of knowledge. On one occasion in 48 BCE, he travelled to the lighthouse near the beach in search of a cave. However, during his search, he was injured by an animal in the lake, leading him to flee to a hut next to the lighthouse for safety.[1]
When he failed to return after some time, Tjepu enlisted the aid of the Medjay, Bayek, to search for her missing son. Bayek followed the trails of blood and a piece of torn clothing, leading him to Tefibi's whereabouts. Escorting Tefibi back to the beach, the Medjay helped hin to fend of Ptolemaic soldiers, who accussed Tefibi of being a map-thief. Tefibi thanked Bayek for his help before returning to his mother and his studies.[1]