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Ra
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Ra (noun) means the ancient Egyptian sun god. Example: “Ancient Egyptians believed Ra sailed across the sky each day in a solar barge.”
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The ancient Egyptian sun god.
"Ancient Egyptians believed Ra sailed across the sky each day in a solar barge."
How to use Ra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Egyptian deity associated with the sun.
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Etymology
Comes directly from the ancient Egyptian word for the sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Ra” mean?
The word “Ra” means the ancient Egyptian sun god. In plain terms, the Egyptian deity associated with the sun.
How do you pronounce “Ra”?
“Ra” is pronounced rah (/ɹɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ra” in a sentence?
Here is “Ra” used in a sentence: “Ancient Egyptians believed Ra sailed across the sky each day in a solar barge.”
What part of speech is “Ra”?
“Ra” is a noun.
Is “Ra” a common word?
“Ra” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is it spelled 'Ra' or 'Re'?
Both spellings refer to the same ancient Egyptian sun god, because the name is transliterated from hieroglyphs that did not record vowels. 'Ra' is the more common English spelling, while 'Re' is often preferred in scholarly writing.
What is the difference between Ra and Amun-Ra?
Ra is the ancient Egyptian sun god on his own, while Amun-Ra (also written Amun-Re) is a combined deity that merged Ra with the god Amun. The blended name reflects a period when the two were worshipped together as one supreme power.
Was Ra considered the king of the Egyptian gods?
Ra was one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion, worshipped as the sun god and often regarded as a creator and ruler among the gods. His prestige was so great that other deities and rulers were frequently linked to him.
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