Hieroglyphics Reptiles is a term used to describe the ancient Egyptian symbols and images of reptiles that were used in hieroglyphic writing. The term is derived from the Greek words 'hieros' meaning sacred and 'glyphe' meaning carving. The most common reptile depicted in hieroglyphics is the cobra, which was associated with the sun god Ra and was often used as a symbol of protection. The four-letter word ASPS is an acronym for Aspis, which is the Latin name for the cobra.