EGYPTIAN SUN SOLAR DEITY RA 11" STATUE FIGURINE RE THE IN SOUTH AFRICA

EGYPTIAN SUN SOLAR DEITY RA 11" STATUE FIGURINE RE THE CREATOR MIDDAY SUN Product Description Ra (pron.: /r??/)[1] or Re (pron.: /re?/ orpron.: /re?/; Egyptian: R?) 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),[3] 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.This exotic figurine stands at 11" tall, 7.25" long and 4" deep approximately. It is made of designer composite resin, hand painted and polished individually. Color Tone May Vary Our Guarantee to You We guarantee the utmost in Quality, Authenticity and Customer Satisfaction All our Items are Brand New and 100% Authentic with Original Box and Papers Price Beat or Match, if we can't (which is hardly ever), we will give you R150 off your next order with us. At these prices stocks are very limited, so order now to avoid disappointment Please view our other listings HERE Looking for something that we have not listed. Let us know - Will will get the best price for you