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Amun Ra

Amun Ra

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An Egyptian sun god formed by joining Amun and Ra, worshipped as the main god in Thebes
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Amón Ra
  • Priests at Karnak conducted elaborate ceremonies in honor of Amun Ra.

Examples

  • Many ancient temples were dedicated to Amun Ra in Thebes, reflecting his importance in Egyptian religion.

  • During a period of Egyptian history, Amun Ra was worshipped as the king of the gods.

  • The ancient Egyptians worshipped Amun Ra as the supreme sun god.

  • Did you know that Amun Ra was a major deity in ancient Egypt?

  • During a period of Egyptian history, Amun Ra was worshipped as the king of the gods.

  • Many ancient temples were dedicated to Amun Ra in Thebes, reflecting his importance in Egyptian religion.

  • Priests at Karnak conducted elaborate ceremonies in honor of Amun Ra.

Synonyms

Ra
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  • Literature
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An ancient Egyptian sun god often shown with a hawk's head

is the merged supreme deity formed from that original and another god
Re
vsAmun Ra
  • Literature
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An ancient Egyptian sun god who travels across the sky

is the merged supreme deity rather than the original creator alone
Amon-Ra
vsAmun Ra
  • Literature
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A powerful ancient Egyptian sun god seen as creator and ruler of the gods

is the unhyphenated modern spelling of the same deity
Amen-Ra
vsAmun Ra
  • Literature
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A chief Egyptian god made by joining Amun and Ra and worshipped as the sun god

is the unhyphenated or alternate spelling for the same deity

Surface Forms

Amun Ra main

Morphology

Amun + Ra

The compound name 'Amun Ra' is directly formed from two proper names for Egyptian deities; a learner who knows Amun (a god associated with air) and Ra (the sun god) can infer it refers to a merged/fused deity and likely the sun-related supreme figure. Cultural details about Theban supremacy or historic prominence require extra background, but the core meaning as a combined Egyptian god is compositionally transparent.

Etymology

Amun Ra comes from joining two gods: Amun, a god linked with hidden or creator power, and Ra, the sun god. When their names were put together, people thought of one very powerful sun god, so Amun Ra came to mean 'the king of the gods'.