Apepi
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Apepi
Vocalization of Egyptian "'pp; compare Coptic apho:ph
Example Sentences
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Thus far it resembled the religion which Apepi, the last "Shepherd King," had endeavoured to introduce; but the new differed from the old reformation in the matter of the god selected for special honour.
From Ancient Egypt by Rawlinson, George
They are in diorite, and have the name of Apepi engraved upon them.
From Ancient Egypt by Rawlinson, George
According to tradition, the monarch whom he served was Apepi, the last Shepherd King, during whose reign slaves were very numerous.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02 Jewish Heroes and Prophets by Lord, John
But it is evident that Apepi was completely disappointed in his hope of crushing the rising native power before it had grown too strong.
From Ancient Egypt by Rawlinson, George
The third of these, Taa-ken, or "Taa the Victorious," was contemporary with Apepi, and paid his tribute punctually, year by year, to his lawful suzerain.
From Ancient Egypt by Rawlinson, George
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