Serket

Serqet (also spelled Serket or Selket) is an ancient Egyptian deity associated with healing, protection, and scorpions. Her name translates to "she who causes the throat to breathe," reflecting her role as a protector against scorpion stings and other venomous bites. In Hebrew, she is sometimes referred to as סרקט. In other languages, she is known as Serket in French and Serket in German. Serqet was often depicted as a woman with a scorpion on her head or as a scorpion herself, symbolizing her connection to both danger and healing. She was also associated with the pharaoh's protection and was sometimes invoked to guard against evil spirits. Serqet's role in Egyptian mythology highlights the duality of her nature, as she could both inflict harm and provide relief, embodying the balance between life and death.