As early as 1887 , Eduard Meyer viewed Thamphthis as a mere usurper , who was not allowed to be mentioned in royal annals or have his own mortuary cult .
Thamphthis gained the throne illegitimately .
As early as 1887 , Eduard Meyer viewed Thamphthis as a mere usurper , who was not allowed to be mentioned in royal annals or have his own mortuary cult because he gained the throne illegitimately .