Ancient Egypt
Ra
God of the Sun
- sun
- creation
- kingship
About Ra
The sun god and creator, who sailed across the sky by day and battled chaos in the underworld each night.
A famous story
Every day Ra crossed the heavens in a solar boat, and every night he travelled through the underworld, fighting the serpent of chaos, Apophis, to be reborn at dawn. Pharaohs called themselves the sons of Ra to share in his power.
Temple
Temple of Karnak
Thebes (Luxor), Egypt
A vast temple complex where Ra was worshipped, merged with the local god as Amun-Ra.