Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ra
Noun
/rɑː/
Definition
Ra is the ancient Egyptian sun god, a central figure in Egyptian mythology.
Examples
- Ra was believed to travel across the sky during the day and through the underworld at night.
- In many texts, Ra is depicted as a falcon-headed man.
Meaning
In ancient Egyptian religion, Ra represents the sun and is often seen as a creator deity and the most important god.
Synonyms
- Amon-Ra
- Sun God