Sea Monsters, Sea Serpents & Leviathans
The Ancient Tradition
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The Ancient Egyptian Sea Serpent: Epophis
This chapter discusses the ancient Egyptian sea serpent named Epophis and its significance. It explores the meaning of the serpent's name, which translates to 'great babbler' or 'gibberish speaker.' The chapter explains that in ancient Egypt, names were believed to represent the essence of a being, and the serpent's name highlights its inability to command elements or bring about creation. It emphasizes that Epophis had the power to destroy and bring disorder, but not to create or bring order.
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