Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amon-re
Noun
/ˈæmən reɪ/
Definition
Amon-Re is an ancient Egyptian deity known as the king of the gods and the god of the sun.
Examples
- Amon-Re was worshiped in temples throughout ancient Egypt.
- Many pharaohs associated themselves with Amon-Re to legitimize their rule.
- In the mythology, Amon-Re traveled across the sky in a solar barque.
Meaning
Amon-Re symbolizes power, authority, and the sun’s life-giving energy.
Synonyms
- Ra
- Atum
- Horus
