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Ra (pron.: /rɑː/)[1] or Re (pron.: /reɪ/ orpron.: /reɪ/; Egyptian: Rꜥ) was the ancient Egyptian solar deity. By the Fifth Dynasty (2494 to 2345 BC) he had become a major god in ancient Egyptian religion, identified primarily with the midday sun. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is thought that if not a word for 'sun' it may be a variant of or linked to words meaning 'creative power' and 'creator'.
The major cult centre of Ra was Heliopolis (called Iunu, "Place of Pillars", in Egyptian), where he was identified with the local sun-god Atum. Through Atum, or as Atum-Ra, he was also seen as the first being and the originator of the Ennead, consisting of Shu and Tefnut, Geb and Nut, Osiris, Set, Isis and Nephthys. In later Egyptian dynastic times, Ra was merged with the god Horus, as Re-Horakhty ("Ra, who is Horus of the Two Horizons"). He was believed to rule in all parts of the created world the sky, the earth, and the underworld.[3] He was associated with the falcon or hawk. When in the New Kingdom the god Amun rose to prominence he was fused with Ra as Amun-Ra. During the Amarna Period, Akhenaten suppressed the cult of Ra in favour of another solar deity, the Aten, the deified solar disc, but after the death of Akhenaten the cult of Ra was restored. The cult of the Mnevis bull, an embodiment of Ra, had its centre in Heliopolis and there was a formal burial ground for the sacrificed bulls north of the city.
All forms of life were believed to have been created by Ra, who called each of them into existence by speaking their secret names. Alternatively humans were created from Ra's tears and sweat, hence the Egyptians call themselves the "Cattle of Ra." In the myth of the Celestial Cow it is recounted how mankind plotted against Ra and how he sent his eye as the goddess Sekhmet to punish them. When she became bloodthirsty she was pacified by mixing beer with red dye. Wikipedia on Ra
The Eye of Ra or Eye of Re is a being in ancient Egyptian mythology that functions as a feminine counterpart to the sun god Ra and a violent force that subdues his enemies. The Egyptians often referred to the sun and the moon as the "eye"s of particular gods. As the sun, the Eye of Ra is a source of heat and light, and it is associated with fire and flames. It is also equated with the red light that appears before sunrise, and with the morning star that precedes and signals the sun's arrival.
Eye of Ra
You God of Life, you Lord of Love, All men live when you shine. You are the crowned King of the Gods. The goddess ISIS embraces you, and enfolds you in all seasons. Those who follow you sing to you with joy, and they bow down their foreheads to the earth In gratitude for your radiant blessings. O RA, You the King of Truth, the Lord of Eternity, The Prince of Everlastingness, You Sovereign of all Gods, You God of Life, you Creator of Eternity, You Maker of Heaven. All the Gods rejoice at your rising. O RA, You giver of all life, The Earth rejoice when it sees your golden rays People who have been long dead come forward with cries of joy to behold your beauties every day. You go forth each day over Heaven and Earth. O RA God of Life, you Lord of Love, All men live when you shine.
Sacred Temple of Ra
Originally posted by rickymouse
reply to post by theruthlessone
Cheerleaders used to say ...Rah Rah...Rah Rah Rah.
Originally posted by hounddoghowlie
Originally posted by rickymouse
reply to post by theruthlessone
...Rah Rah...Rah Rah Rah.
...pork chop, pork chop, greasy, greasy we'll beat your team, easy , easy.
Originally posted by Theflyingweldsman
Originally posted by hounddoghowlie
Originally posted by rickymouse
reply to post by theruthlessone
...Rah Rah...Rah Rah Rah.
...pork chop, pork chop, greasy, greasy we'll beat your team, easy , easy.
....This kinda sums up ats at the moment.
Nice thread OP, Hopefully more Egyptologists turn up to share their wisdom with us.
Originally posted by Nacirema
reply to post by Belcastro
It's funny how the mysticism and symbolism of ancient Egypt is integrated into western society, but it's relatively absent from the place it originated - Egypt/Sudan (except for the "pockets" of society where rural nomads still retain the traditions of past cults, and the modern neopagan revival of ancient Egyptian religion called Kemetism).
It's as if the "higher ups" have a fetish for pagan symbolism.
Rome is littered with obelisks. This city houses the most obelisks out of any other place. 8 Egyptian obelisks in total reside in Rome with 5 Roman obelisks.
Since removing obelisks from their place of origin wasn’t enough, why not construct your own - the American way; especially since you know the mantra, America always does things bigger and better. The Washington Natural Monument is the world’s tallest obelisk standing at an incredible 555 feet (taller than King Khufu’s Great Pyramid). Wouldn’t Imhotep be proud?
Also, an emblem of Thoth is located on the door of the Library of Congress: John Adams Building.
Cleopatra’s Needle (in actuality, this is not even Cleopatra’s obelisk, it’s falsely named) belonged to a king by the name of Thutmoses III who reigned a thousand years before her, with inscriptions from the reign of Ramses II. There are three obelisks residing in London, Paris, and New York City collectively known as Cleopatra’s Needle.
Additionally, like you mentioned, the pyramid on the dollar bill with the The Eye of Providence (or the all-seeing eye of God) – The Eye of Providence serves as the cap stone to an unfinished monument with 13 steps, known as a pyramid. This can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt and the Eye of Horus/Ra as many of you know.
Ancient Egyptian symbolism is prevalent in many places.edit on 5/11/2013 by Nacirema because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by XsweetNspiceyX
reply to post by thePharaoh
Part of the lion mysticism can be found in the Ezekiel part of the bible. Along with a bull, Eagle(Ra), also a man.
No doubt there's a connection.
The moon eye is supposively Thoth in some circles.