The pharaohs of ancient were kings (and queens), yes, but they were really much more than that. The pharaoh was the symbolic father of all of the citizens of Egypt. It was believed that the pharaoh was a direct relative of the sun god Ra (basically the father of the other gods), so it makes sense that one of the pharaoh's main duties was to care for his people as a father cares for his children.
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Ra - The Egyptian Sun God
Different Names and Forms of Ra
Who – or what – was the mighty Ra of ancient Egypt? The sun god, right? Well, yes and no, sort of.
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