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20 Μαΐ 2021 · Ra (also given as Re) is the sun god of ancient Egypt. He is one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon and was later merged with others such as Horus, becoming Ra-Horakhty (the morning sun), Amun (as noonday sun), and Atum (the evening sun) associated with primal life-giving energy. Ra is the Egyptian word for 'sun'.
Ra ruled in all parts of the created world: the sky, the Earth, and the underworld. [5] He was believed to have ruled as the first pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. [6] He was the god of the sun, order, kings and the sky. Ra was portrayed as a falcon and shared characteristics with the sky-god Horus.
Horus (/ h ɔː r ə s /), [c] also known as Hor (/ h ɔː r /), [d] [5] in Ancient Egyptian, is one of the most significant ancient Egyptian deities who served many functions, most notably as the god of kingship, healing, protection, the sun, and the sky.
29 Νοε 2022 · Horus and Ra were conflated early on in the development of the Egyptian religion. The name Ra-Horakhty meant “Ra-Horus of the Double Horizon” and signified the sun conquering its enemies during the night so that it could rise again. Horus was a complicated god, and had no fewer than 15 forms associated with him.
As the sun god, Ra was associated with the power of the pharaoh, who was seen as his earthly counterpart. In ancient Egypt, the worship of Ra was widespread and deeply ingrained in the culture. Temples dedicated to Ra were built throughout the country, and his cult was one of the most important in Egyptian society.
Browse our list of 35 ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses to learn about their special powers and duties.
Also known as the Sun God, Ra was a powerful deity and a central god of the Egyptian pantheon. The ancient Egyptians worshiped Ra more than any other god and pharaohs often connected themselves with Ra in their efforts to be seen as the earthly embodiment of the Sun God.
