Apophis

[ uh-poh-fis ]

noun

, Egyptian Mythology.

1. a demon serpent of darkness whom Ra, as sun god, destroys every morning at dawn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Apophis¹

< Greek Ápophis < Egyptian; Apepi

Example Sentences

When Apophis buzzes the Earth on April 13, 2029, it will come within 19,400 miles (31,300 km) of our planet.

From The Daily Beast

In Apophis we find the Serpent fairly developed to a principle of evil.

From Project Gutenberg

The Egyptian Apophis was a monstrous snake, as were also, originally at least, the Greek dracontes.

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Apophis (or Apap) would have been a decorative artist to fold himself in such order.

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