Rê

Rê, also known as Ra, is the Egyptian god of the sun and one of the most important deities in Egyptian mythology. He is associated with creation and the daily solar cycle.

Rê, or Ra, is one of the most revered deities in ancient Egypt, often depicted with a solar disk above his head. He is the god of the sun and embodies creative power and light. According to Egyptian belief, Rê travels across the sky each day in a solar barque, bringing light and warmth to the Earth. At night, he descends into the underworld, battling the forces of chaos before being reborn each morning at the eastern horizon. He was considered the king of the gods and was often merged with other significant deities, such as Amun, to form Amun-Rê, symbolizing royal power and universal divinity. His parents are sometimes identified as Nut (the sky) and Geb (the earth), though the myths vary. Rê plays a central role in Egyptian cosmology and in regulating the cycle of life and death. His worship extended beyond Egypt, influencing various ancient cultures.