Re (Noun)
Meaning 1
The syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 3
Ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians worshipped Ra as the supreme deity, often depicting him with the head of a hawk or sun disk.
- In Egyptian mythology, Ra was considered the creator of the world and all living things, bringing light and life to the universe.
- As the god of kings, Ra was often invoked by pharaohs to legitimize their rule and connect themselves to the divine.
- The worship of Ra spread throughout the ancient world, with the Greeks identifying him with their own sun god, Helios.
- The merging of Ra with the god Amen to form Amen-Ra marked a significant shift in Egyptian theology, solidifying Ra's position as the king of the gods.