The Uraeus snake also symbolised protection for pharaohs and everyday people. The Djed-Pillar represents stability in Egyptian hieroglyphs. It is associated with the creator god Ptah and Osiris ...

Not only that, but if the asteroid, which is named Apophis after an Egyptian god resembling a snake who sowed chaos and disorder, were to hit our planet, it would likely happen on Friday the 13th.

Child: What about this snake one? Ancient Egyptian person: You mean ‘Mehen’? It’s named after a god in the form of a snake. Oh yes! That’s very popular. Though I’m not keen on snakes myself.