apophis

/əˈpɒfɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A serpent or dragon in Egyptian mythology, often associated with the sun god Apep.

“The ancient Egyptians worshipped the god Ra and his archenemy, the apophis, a giant serpent that threatened the sun god’s journey across the sky.”

Synonyms

  • dragon
  • serpent

Antonyms

  • angel
  • savior