Ra, in the form of a cat, smiting Apep with a knife. Papyrus of Hunefer, 19th dynasty

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   The NASA APEP mission name takes inspiration from the serpent deity Apep from ancient Egyptian mythology, aka "the Lord of Chaos". Apep is the enemy of the Sun deity Ra and is said to have pursued him and, every so often, nearly consumed him, resulting in an eclipse.

   Image below: Ra, in the form of a cat, smiting Apep with a knife. Papyrus of Hunefer, 19th dynasty.

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