The Pharaohs were the
kings of the ancient dynasties of Egypt, were seen as divine beings in
the early Egyptian dynasties, and were originally related to the god
Horus. During the Fifth Dynasty, they were seen as the Sons
of the god Ra, or God of the Sun. In Egyptian belief, after Pharaoh's
death, it was thought that he merged with the god Osiris and then the
Pharaoh became immortal, and became truly divine to the Egyptians. In practical life they were kings who ruled the Egyptian dynasties, fought in wars and expanded the Egyptian empire; always next to its queen, the pharaohs transmitted to their children the royal lineage to continue governing Egypt.
