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Serket

In Egyptian mythology, Serket ("she who causes the throat to breathe") was a scorpion-goddess, patron of pharaohs, dead souls and canopic jars. She protected people against the poisonous bites and stings of animals, including snakes and scorpions.

Alternative: Serket hetyt, Selket, Selkis, Selchis

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Serket was also a Lower Egyptian king from about 3150 to 3125 BC.

See also: Pharaoh

Preceded by: Unknown

Archaic Period 1st Dynasty Pharaoh

Succeeded by: Unknown

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