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Apep (Ancient Egyptian: ꜥꜣpp), also known as Aphoph (/ ə.ˈfɒf /, Coptic: Ⲁⲫⲱⲫ, romanized:Aphōph) [ 1 ] or Apophis (/ ə.ˈpɒ.fɪs /; Ancient Greek: Ἄποφις, romanized:Ápophis), is the ancient Egyptian deity who embodied darkness and disorder, and was thus the opponent of light and Maat (order/ truth).
Apep (Aapep, Apepi or Apophis) was the ancient Egyptian spirit of evil, darkness and destruction. As the arch enemy of the sun god, Ra , he was a malevolent force who could never be entirely vanquished.
Apopis, ancient Egyptian demon of chaos, who had the form of a serpent and, as the foe of the sun god, Re, represented all that was outside the ordered cosmos. Although many serpents symbolized divinity and royalty, Apopis threatened the underworld and symbolized evil.
Apophis (also known as Apep) is the Great Serpent, enemy of the sun god Ra, in ancient Egyptian religion. The sun was Ra's great barge which sailed through the sky from dawn to dusk and then descended into the underworld. As it sailed through the darkness, it was attacked by Apophis who sought to kill Ra and prevent sunrise.
Apophis has quite the reputation. He’s known as the god of evil, chaos, darkness and destruction. In some retellings of his legend, Apophis was actually a former sun god, who was pushed aside when Ra came onto the stage.
The ancient Egyptian god Apep epitomizes chaos and is often depicted as a colossal serpent, slithering in the darkness, seeking to disrupt order and harmony within the cosmos.
Apep, also known as Apophis, was a prominent figure in ancient Egyptian mythology. He was considered to be the spirit of evil, darkness, and destruction, and was the archenemy of the sun god Ra. According to myth, Apep was born after Ra, usually from his umbilical cord.
The Egyptian snake god Apep is an evil entity, the embodiment of evil and destruction. You will learn why the Apep fight each night the gods Set and Ra!
Apep, often referred to as Apophis in Greek mythology, is one of the most infamous figures in ancient Egyptian mythology. Known as the serpent of chaos, Apep embodies the forces of disorder and destruction. Unlike many Egyptian gods who were worshipped, Apep was feared and reviled.
Apophis, also known as Apep, is a deity from ancient Egyptian mythology associated with chaos, darkness, and destruction. Apophis is often depicted as a giant serpent or serpent-like creature. The name “Apophis” is derived from the Greek form, while “Apep” is the original Egyptian name.