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Consequently, since Atum-Ra, who was later referred to simply as Ra, was the solar deity, bringer of light, and thus the upholder of Ma'at, Apep was viewed as the greatest enemy of Ra, and thus was given the title Enemy of Ra. As the personification of all that was evil, Apep was seen as a giant snake/serpent, or occasionally as a dragon in later years, leading to such titles as Serpent from the Nile and Evil Lizard. Though because of his size considered to be a 'python' by some Egyptologists, this identification does not square with texts that mention Apeps 'poison' and never mention an act of strangling. | Consequently, since Atum-Ra, who was later referred to simply as Ra, was the solar deity, bringer of light, and thus the upholder of Ma'at, Apep was viewed as the greatest enemy of Ra, and thus was given the title Enemy of Ra. As the personification of all that was evil, Apep was seen as a giant snake/serpent, or occasionally as a dragon in later years, leading to such titles as Serpent from the Nile and Evil Lizard. Though because of his size considered to be a 'python' by some Egyptologists, this identification does not square with texts that mention Apeps 'poison' and never mention an act of strangling. | ||
[[Category:Origin: Egyptian | [[Category:Origin: Egyptian Mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Dragons]] | [[Category:Dragons]] | ||
[[Category:Continent: Asia]] | [[Category:Continent: Asia]] | ||
[[Category:Race: Dragon]] | [[Category:Race: Dragon]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Names]] | [[Category:Dragon Names]] | ||
