Alias(es) | Aaapef, Apophis, Rerek |
Domain |
Each day he attempted to disrupt the passage of the solar barque of Ra.
Some myths place Apep as an early sun-god, explaining his ill-will against Ra. In these fights, Apep used clouds, mist and darkness and Ra used the heat of the sun and the darts and spears of the light. If he was successful stormy weather would occur, or worse there was a solar eclipse. |
Portrayel | A huge serpent. |