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Ra

Also known as Egyptian god of the sun

Ra

Ra, the sun god and former king of the Egyptian gods, gave up his throne to Horus after being poisoned by Isis.

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Bast

Species

God

Favorite Thing to Chew On

Crook

Mode of Transport

Boat

Favorite Insect

Scarab

Series
Item of Choice

Crook and Flail

More about Ra

Ra is a former king of the gods and the most powerful god in existence. He was forced into retirement by Isis, and after taking precautions to stop Apophis he became a senile old man who wound up in the Sunny Acres Assisted Living Community in the Duat. But after being hosted by Zia, he returns to his former self as a powerful god. He has three aspects: Khepri as the morning god, Atum as the afternoon god, and Khnum as the evening god.

Books Appearing In

Brooklyn House cover

Brooklyn House Magician's Manual

The Red Pyramid

The Red Pyramid (new cover)

The Red Pyramid: The Graphic Novel

The Serpent's Shadow (new cover)

The Kane Chronicles - Book Three: The Serpent's Shadow: The Graphic Novel

The Serpent's Shadow: The Graphic Novel

The Throne of Fire

The Throne of Fire (new cover)

The Throne of Fire: The Graphic Novel

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Meg McCaffrey

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