(I) Ra was one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt. (II) He was the chief of the cosmic deities and was sometimes called the creator and father of all things. (III) Various other Egyptian gods were frequently identified with him, such as Amon and Atum. (IV) However, he grew increasingly important in Egypt, and eventually he became the supreme deity. (V) Ra had several manifestations, the most common being those of the hawk and the lion.