She took on the role of the first female king of Egypt. Her statues sometimes show her with a beard and breasts, but mostly they give a masculine vibe to her photos. Egyptian culture traditionally features a pharaoh or male leader to maintain proper order in the world. She dressed as a male pharaoh king to attract the attention of the Egyptian population. Today she is very recognized for her fake beard. His beard was a disguise to portray himself as a man; the idea that a male is considered powerful and respected in his status. She managed to stay in power for 20 years as a woman