Ra

Ra was the ancient Egyptian god of the sun. He was believed to rule the sky, the earth and the underworld and thus became one of the most important gods within the Egyptian pantheon. He was often depicted as a man with a falcon head, bearing similarities to the god Horus. In later dynastic times the two were often merged to form Ra-Horakhty. During the New Kingdom Ra was often fused with Amun, to form Amun-Ra. As an important deity, holding dominion over both the godly and earthly realms, Ra was associated with Pharaonic power. It was believed he was the first pharaoh and thus was the protector of kings.