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What does Apophis mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Apophis? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (Egyptian) An evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night.
  2. (astronomy) An asteroid formerly thought to be on a collision course with Earth.
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In Apophis we find the Serpent fairly developed to a principle of evil.
When Apophis buzzes the Earth on April 13, 2029, it will come within 19,400 miles of our planet.
The Egyptian Apophis was a monstrous snake, as were also, originally at least, the Greek dracontes.
Apophis would have been a decorative artist to fold himself in such order.

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