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Ancient Egyptian wall painting of Horus, the falcon-headed god, shown in profile on a decorated temple wall

Serqet in Egyptian Mythology: Who Was the Goddess?

Orin Vale

Who is Serqet in Egyptian mythology? She is the protective scorpion goddess of ancient Egypt, associated with venom, healing, magic, and the safeguarding of the dead, especially in funerary rites and the protection of canopic jars. Her story reveals how Egyptians understood dangerous forces not only as threats, but as powers that could be mastered and turned to defense.

Ancient Egyptian temple ruins with carved statues and stone reliefs honoring the four sons of Horus under a blue sky

Who Are the Four Sons of Horus in Egyptian Mythology?

Orin Vale

The four sons of Horus in Egyptian mythology—Imsety, Hapy, Duamutef, and Qebehsenuef—were protective deities closely tied to burial rites, canopic jars, and the preservation of the dead. Their roles reveal how ancient Egyptians connected bodily protection, divine guardianship, and the hope of rebirth, making them essential figures in funerary religion.