Apophis
[ uh-poh-fis ]
/ əˈpoʊ fɪs /
noun Egyptian Mythology.
a demon serpent of darkness whom Ra, as sun god, destroys every morning at dawn.
Also
Apepi.
Origin of Apophis
< Greek
Ápophis < Egyptian; see
Apepi
Example sentences from the Web for apophis
When Apophis buzzes the Earth on April 13, 2029, it will come within 19,400 miles (31,300 km) of our planet.
Apophis (or Apap) would have been a decorative artist to fold himself in such order.
Demonology and Devil-lore |Moncure Daniel ConwayIn Apophis we find the Serpent fairly developed to a principle of evil.
Demonology and Devil-lore |Moncure Daniel ConwayThe Egyptian Apophis was a monstrous snake, as were also, originally at least, the Greek dracontes.