Amon-Ra, often referred to simply as Ra, is an ancient Egyptian deity who represents the sun and is considered one of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon. He is typically depicted as a man with a falcon head, crowned with a sun disk encircled by a cobra. Amon-Ra symbolizes creation, light, and life, and was worshipped as the king of the gods. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Amon-Ra was believed to be the creator of the universe and the source of all life. His worship was central to the New Kingdom period, where he was often associated with the city of Thebes. Temples dedicated to Amon-Ra, such as the Karnak Temple, were significant religious sites where rituals and offerings were made to honor him.