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As scorpions are common fauna of Egypt, scorpions eventually found their way into their religion. {{Wiki|Serket|Serqet}} is an Egyptian goddess often depicted with a scorpion on her crown, being the goddess of healing venomous stings and bites, among others. | As scorpions are common fauna of Egypt, scorpions eventually found their way into their religion. {{Wiki|Serket|Serqet}} is an Egyptian goddess often depicted with a scorpion on her crown, being the goddess of healing venomous stings and bites, among others. | ||
Bayek encounters several giant scorpions in the [[afterlife]] where they are taller than a human and attack him on sight. Killing these yield their pincers as animal goods.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]''</ref> | |||
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The scorpions (Scorpiones) are an order of arachnids mainly living in hot areas, like deserts.
During the 1st century BCE, scorpions were commonly found throughout Ancient Egypt.[1] Attacks were very frequent as they could also be found in cities. In Soknopaiou Nesos, Bayek encounters Tuaa, a woman who lost her husband to a scorpion attack.[2]
As scorpions are common fauna of Egypt, scorpions eventually found their way into their religion. Serqet is an Egyptian goddess often depicted with a scorpion on her crown, being the goddess of healing venomous stings and bites, among others.
Bayek encounters several giant scorpions in the afterlife where they are taller than a human and attack him on sight. Killing these yield their pincers as animal goods.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
Reference
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - The Bride
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - The Curse of the Pharaohs