ra was believed to be the greatest egyptian god when it came to powers. his powers live in his hidden name. only he knew his hidden name so only he could use the powers. it was said that he had the best powers throughout the land. he could make anything, he made people, he made the world, and he made the heavens. that is how great his powers were. one day isis wanted to have his powers so she sent a serpent to poison him on his daily walk. the serpents venomous bite was so painful that ra gave in and told her his secret name of creation.then isis banished ra to the duat, (spirit world), so osiris her husband could be king.