The serpent deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians is Ra in his form as the Uraeus but more commonly Apophis, who embodies chaos and disorder. In contrast, Ra symbolizes light and creation. The Uraeus, a symbol of royalty, protection, and sovereignty, further illustrates the reverence for serpents in Egyptian mythology. Apophis embodies chaos, challenging the order that Ra upholds through his daily journey across the sky, highlighting the cosmic struggle between order and disorder vital to Egyptian beliefs.