Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amen-ra
Noun
ah-men-rah
Definition
Amen-Ra is a major deity in ancient Egyptian religion, representing the sun and considered the king of the gods.
Examples
- Amen-Ra was often worshipped as the chief deity in ancient Egypt.
- Temples dedicated to Amen-Ra were grand and richly adorned.
- The pharaohs believed they were the earthly representatives of Amen-Ra.
Meaning
The name ‘Amen-Ra’ combines two elements: ‘Amen’, which signifies the hidden or the invisible, and ‘Ra’, the sun god, symbolizing light and creation.
Synonyms
- Atum
- Ra
- Amun
- Sopdu
