Apophis
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Name — In Egyptian mythology, a giant serpent god of chaos who tries to destroy the sun each night.
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Etymology
From Greek Apophis, adapted from an Egyptian name and later reshaped to resemble ophis, Greek for "snake."
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What does “Apophis” mean?
The word “Apophis” means in Egyptian mythology, a giant serpent god of chaos who tries to destroy the sun each night. In plain terms, either the Egyptian mythological serpent of chaos, or the real asteroid named after it.
How do you pronounce “Apophis”?
“Apophis” is pronounced A-puh-fihs (/ˈæpəfəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Apophis” in a sentence?
Here is “Apophis” used in a sentence: “Ancient Egyptian texts describe the sun god's nightly battle against Apophis.”
What part of speech is “Apophis”?
“Apophis” is a name.
Where does the word “Apophis” come from?
The word “Apophis” comes from Greek. From Greek Apophis, adapted from an Egyptian name and later reshaped to resemble ophis, Greek for "snake.".
How many meanings does “Apophis” have?
“Apophis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Egyptian mythology, a giant serpent god of chaos who tries to destroy the sun each night.
Related words
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