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Apis

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In Egyptian mythology, Apis (or Hap) was the bull god of Memphis, Egypt. He was personified on Earth by any black bull with a white triangle on its forehead. These bulls were slaughtered at twenty-five years old. His cult was associated with Ptah, and the underworld (Duat)


In Greek mythology, Apis is the ruler of Apia, a prophet, the son of Phoroneus and Teledyne. He was killed by Aetolus, leaving no heirs.


Apis is also a Genus of bees.