Ptra

Ptra, the Sun God, was the most adored of all these divinities of ancient Nehekhara. Ptra is the great creator, he was the first to tread the world and symbolizes eternity and immortality. Also called the Great Father, Ptra is the first among the gods and the creator of the Human race. Although worshiped throughout Nehekhara, the cities of Khemri and Rasetra claim him as their patron.

He is the only one among the gods that does not have an animal form, but always manifests himself as a human being. However, his eyes contain all the stars of the firmament, and a single glance is capable of driving any man mad. Many base-reliefs show Ptra driving a golden chariot through the cycle. Chasing forever his beloved Neru, the moon goddess.

The ancient priests and acolytes of Ptra were characterized by their skin shining in the rays of the sun, and dressed in yellow robes interwoven with gold threads, gold bracelets and on the chest they carried a polished gold solar disk of the temple, which was engraved with sacred hieroglyphics and showing the image of Ptra and his burning chariot. For this reason they used to shine as a reflection of the blessing of the Great Father. The priests of Ptra welcomed him at dawn and made sacrifices by sending young slaves into large fire pits.