Tag: scorpion goddess
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Serqet, also known as Serket, Selket, or Selqet, was a prominent scorpion goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology. Generally recognized for her protective qualities, she also exhibited a more menacing aspect. Serqet was believed to have control over venomous creatures such as snakes and scorpions, much like the deities Meretseger and Isis. It was thought that…
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Serqet, also known by variations such as Selket, Selqet, and Selkit, was an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with scorpions. While she was predominantly viewed as a protective deity, her character also possessed a more ominous aspect. Serqet was associated with controlling venomous creatures like snakes and scorpions, akin to other deities such as Meretseger and…