The word "pharaoh" refers to the ancient Egyptian kings who ruled over the land. They were considered to be powerful rulers with god-like status. Full definition
Your mention of pharaoh Akhenaten's possible epilepsy and its suggested link to religious conversion (8 September, p 10) may have... (newscientist.com)
«Exodus: Gods and Kings,» Dec. 12 For Ridley Scott's latest, the prolific, Oscar - nominated director is turning to the Bible for inspiration, telling the story of Moses (Christian Bale) and his fight to free the Jewish people from slavery while under the rule of Egyptian pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton). (backstage.com)
Riley travelled to Egypt in the winter of 1979 - 80, where she studied the tombs of the later Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. (christies.com)