Question

In addition to being the leader of Egypt, what role did the pharaoh play? priest healer god vizier

Answer 1

Pharaoh's played the role of gods. For example, one of the most famous pharaoh's is Anubis, the "sun god".

Answer 2

In addition to being the leader of Egypt, the Pharaoh also played the role of "god". Not in the sense that he was directly sent from the heavens, but in the sense that he was considered to be a direct representative of the heavens.