Ra

Ra is the male god, is The Wizard's other deity...

By Jeff Dahl - Own work redrawing of File:Amon-Re.JPG (Budge 1904), based on New Kingdom tomb paintings., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3261207

Ra is one of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. He was worshipped as a god of the sun, creation, and life, and was believed to be the creator of the world and all living things.

Ra was usually depicted as a man with the head of a falcon, and was often shown wearing a sun disk on his head or with a sun disk floating above his head. He was believed to travel across the sky in a solar barque, and was often depicted with a scarab beetle, which symbolized the cycle of life and rebirth.

One of the most important myths surrounding Ra is the story of his journey through the underworld, where he battled the serpent Apophis, who was believed to be the personification of chaos and destruction. Ra was said to be protected by a group of gods, including Isis, Thoth, and Horus, who helped him to defeat Apophis and continue his journey through the underworld.

Ra was also associated with creation and the cycle of life, and was believed to have created the world and all living things. He was often depicted in art and architecture as a symbol of power and creativity, and his image can be found in many ancient Egyptian temples and tombs.

In addition to his role as a god of the sun and creation, Ra was also associated with fertility and healing. He was often invoked by people seeking protection from harm, and was believed to have the power to heal the sick and injured.

Ra was worshipped throughout ancient Egyptian history, and his cult was particularly prominent during the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom periods. Temples dedicated to Ra were built throughout Egypt, and the god was often depicted in art and architecture.

Today, Ra remains an important figure in Egyptian mythology and religion, and his image can be found in museums and art galleries around the world. He is often depicted as a symbol of power, creation, and life, and his legacy has had a lasting impact on Egyptian culture and history.

This is the last of The Wizard's going on and on and on about Egyptian deities, LOL.

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