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2040 BCE - 1782 BCE: Apophis first mentioned by name in ancient Egyptian texts.
1570 BCE - 1069 BCE: The text known as The Overthrowing of Apophis is written during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.
525 BCE - 332 BCE: Rituals dedicated to defense against Apophis become more widespread during the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
300 CE: Belief in Apophis declines with the rise of Christianity. Rituals are abandoned.