The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions

A woman in torn clothes and seven scorpions ventured into a village seeking kindness. She knocked at a grand mansion but was quickly turned away because of her appearance. So she moved on, finding shelter with a generous woman who offered a meal and a bed. The mysterious visitor was the goddess Isis, fleeing from her murderous brother Set, with her son Horus in tow and protected by scorpions sent by the goddess Serket.

In anger, the scorpions plotted revenge against the wealthy woman who had shunned Isis. They pooled their venom, and one scorpion, Tefen, stung the woman's son. The night pierced with cries of despair drew Isis and her son's hostess outside. Seeing the distressed woman, Isis grasped the situation and chose to heal the boy with a powerful incantation. With each magical word, the poison lost its power.

The boy revived, and his mother, now regretful and thankful, offered Isis all her riches. The humble woman who'd welcomed Isis was astounded, unaware of the goddess she had aided. From then on, the villagers learned to craft a healing poultice for scorpion stings, invoking spells much like those of Isis. This tale not only offers a glimpse into Egyptian mythology but also serves as a timeless reminder to extend kindness to all, for you never know the divinity hidden in strangers. 🦂