Re or Ra

Related Terms • Horus • Amarna

Definition: Re is the name of the ancient Egyptian solar deity who personifies the midday sun. He created himself and humankind. The center for the worship of Re was in Heliopolis, where he was the head of the Great Ennead. The sun was known as Khepri at dawn, Re or Ra at midday, and Amun at dusk.

Also Known As: Ra, Amun, Amon, Amen, Amen-Re

Related Resources:

Mysteries of the Amarna Pharaohs

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Individual Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Table of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Elsewhere on the Web:

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Encyclopedia Mythica article on Re.

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Picture of Re shown wearing the falcon head with solar disk on top. From the BBC.

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