In ancient Egyptian religion, the sun holds immense significance, represented primarily by the god Ra. Ra symbolizes creation, illumination, and life, signifying not only the natural cycle of day and night but also the eternal cycle of life and death. The sun is viewed as a source of power, fertility, and dominance over chaos. Worship of Ra involved daily rituals reflecting the sun's journey, highlighting its role as a sustainer of order. The Pharaohs, believed to be descendants of Ra, were thought to embody the sun god's divine authority, reinforcing the sun’s foundational importance in Egyptian cosmology.