Ra

EgyptianSun god and creator

MythologyEgyptian

RoleSun god and creator

About Ra

The most important god in ancient Egypt. Believed to sail across the sky in a solar boat each day. Merged with other gods as Amun-Ra. His eye, the Eye of Ra, was a powerful destructive force. Daily battle with the serpent Apophis represented sunset. Pharaohs claimed descent from him.

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