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What is the name of the serpent in Egyptian mythology that opposes the sun god Ra?
Answer
Apophis
Apophis (or Apep) is the giant serpent of chaos in Egyptian mythology who opposes Ra on his daily journey across the sky. The serpent represents the forces of chaos and disorder threatening cosmic order (ma'at). Ra battles Apophis every night in his barque (boat), and priests performed rituals to ensure Ra's victory. This nightly struggle ensured the continuation of cosmic order and the sun's daily rebirth.
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Egyptian priests performed nightly rituals to ensure Ra's victory, believing their magic aided the cosmic struggle.
Other options people guess
- Anubis
- Sekhmet
- Thoth
Topics
- Egyptian mythology
- chaos
- serpents
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