Beset -

: She was specifically known as a snake-killer and a protector of the home. 📰 Current Events: Beset by Problems

In the maritime world, "beset" is a technical term for a vessel trapped by ice. : She was specifically known as a snake-killer

: Retailers are often described as being beset by the digital revolution , forcing them to overhaul their technology. : She was specifically known as a snake-killer

: The British Museum has recently been described as beset by colonial controversy and financial difficulties. : She was specifically known as a snake-killer

In ancient mythology, (or Byss) was a figure from Egyptian and Minoan cultures.

: A ship is "beset" when it is surrounded by ice and unable to move under its own power.