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Ra Merging with Osiris at Midnight to Regenerate His Soul

🏺 Egyptian MythologyAbydos, EgyptRa • Osiris • Apep

Every night, the sun god Ra journeys through the underworld to confront darkness and entropy. At the stroke of midnight, he reaches the deepest sanctuary of the Duat to unite with Osiris, the god of the dead. This profound union allows Ra to be spiritually regenerated and reborn as Khepri at dawn, ensuring the continuation of cosmic balance and the survival of the world.