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Apep

In Egyptian mythology, Apep was a monster that lived in the underworld. Every night, he tried to kill Re (the sun god) but was stopped by Set and Mehen. Re (or Set) eventually killed him.

Alternative: Apophis, Apepi, Aapep



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