# Egyptians — The City of God character guide

> Egyptians in The City of God by Augustine of Hippo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Egyptians, the oppressive Egyptians, Apis, Apis king of Argos, whom the Egyptians called Serapis, Serapis, V Of Apis king of Argos, whom the Egyptians called Serapis, and worshipped with divine honours

**First appearance:** 0002-part-i-book-i

## Who they are

Ancient people and their gods, often used as examples of idolatry and oppression of Israel.

## In the story

### [Concerning the kingdom of the Jews, which was founded by the one and true God, and preserved by Him as long as they remained in the true religion.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-i-xxxiv)

The oppressors from whom God delivered His people.

### [Of Apis king of Argos, whom the Egyptians called Serapis, and worshipped with divine honours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-ii-v)

Worshipped Apis as Serapis and the Apis bull, deceived by demons.

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