In Egyptian mythology, Ra is the sun god, symbolizing creation, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of life and the universe. He represents light, warmth, and growth, embodying the life-giving and sustaining aspects of the sun. Ra's daily journey across the sky and through the underworld mirrors the human cycle of life, death, and the hope for renewal.

Themes: creation, rebirth, growth, light, renewal

More in: 'The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt' by Richard H. Wilkinson.