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Apepi

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[ah-pe-pee] / ɑˈpɛ pi /

noun

Egyptian Mythology.
  1. Apophis.


Etymology

Origin of Apepi

Vocalization of Egyptian "'pp; compare Coptic apho:ph


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More particularly must this have been the case with Ra-Sekenen III., the contemporary of Apepi.

From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson

The third of these, Taa-ken, or "Taa the Victorious," was contemporary with Apepi, and paid his tribute punctually, year by year, to his lawful suzerain.

From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson

But it is evident that Apepi was completely disappointed in his hope of crushing the rising native power before it had grown too strong.

From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson

Apepi had sought to turn the Egyptians away from all other worships except the worship of Set; Amenhotep desired their universal adhesion to the worship of Aten.

From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson

There was an ancient tradition, that the king who made Joseph his prime minister, and committed into his hands the entire administration of Egypt, was Apepi.

From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson

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