Reporter (Ancient Egypt)
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The Reporter (or often translated as Herald) (Ancient Egyptian: wḥm.w) was an Ancient Egyptian title. The literal meaning of wḥmw translates to 'one who repeats'. This is generally rendered as 'reporter', 'messenger', 'herald' or similar.[1] The title first appeared in the Old Kingdom as an honorific of a high official, and later became an administrative function during the Middle Kingdom.[2] In the New Kingdom the role developed an oracular aspect.[3]