Khepri

Khepri (also spelled Khepera or Kheper) is an ancient Egyptian deity associated with the scarab beetle and the rising sun. In Egyptian mythology, Khepri represents creation, renewal, and the rising sun, as the scarab beetle was believed to roll the sun across the sky. The name Khepri is derived from the Egyptian word kheper, which means "to become" or "to come into being," reflecting the deity's role in creation and transformation. In Hebrew, Khepri can be translated as כפרי. In Arabic, the name is sometimes transliterated as خبرى. Khepri is often depicted as a scarab beetle or as a man with a scarab for a head. He is also associated with the morning sun and is sometimes linked with other solar deities such as Ra and Atum. Khepri's significance lies in his representation of the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, a central theme in ancient Egyptian religion.