Ra (also spelled Re) was the ancient Egyptian sun god. He was considered the most important deity in the Egyptian pantheon and was often referred to as the "King of the Gods."

Ra was depicted as a man with the head of a falcon and a sun disc on his head. He was often shown holding a scepter and an ankh, which represented life and power.

Ra was believed to travel across the sky each day in a solar boat, called the "Mandjet." At night, he traveled through the underworld, battling against the forces of darkness.

Ra was a creator god and was believed to have created the world and all living things. He was also associated with fertility and was often invoked by women who wanted to conceive a child.

Ra was worshiped throughout ancient Egypt and had many temples dedicated to him. The most famous temple of Ra was the Sun Temple of Heliopolis, which was built in the 26th century BCE.

The cult of Ra declined during the rise of Christianity in Egypt. However, Ra's influence can still be seen in many aspects of modern Western culture, such as the use of the sun as a symbol of power and authority.