Serket Goddess Of Scorpions

Goddess Serket: Protector and Healer

Goddess Serket, also known as Serqet, Selkis, or Selket, is the ancient Egyptian goddess of protection against venomous bites, especially scorpion bites. Her name means "She who makes the throat breathe" and is associated with healing and magic.

Ancient Origins and Worship

Serket was worshipped in the Predynastic Period (c. 6000-3150 BC) as a Mother Goddess in Lower Egypt. Archaeological evidence connects her to the Scorpion Kings and she was an early protector of the royalty.

Symbolism and Depiction

Serket is depicted as a beautiful woman with outstretched arms of protection. She wears a scorpion on her head without its sting to show her protective nature. Her presence in Egyptian mythology also extends to the Osiris myth and death rituals.

Explore Serket's Legacy

Visit Luxor on our Egypt tours to see Serket's artifacts, including her in Nefertiti's tomb. Explore Luxor's East and West Banks, visit the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

Serket in Mythology: Guardian and Healer

In the Osiris myth Serket protects Isis during the birth of Horus in the Delta swamps. This myth shows her importance as a guardian of life and rebirth.

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