Serket
Sḳt
/ ser-KET /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Protection
Meaning & Etymology
She who causes the throat to tighten
She who causes the throat to tighten
Etymology
Derived from the Egyptian srqt, meaning ‘she who causes the throat to tighten’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Associated with the goddess Serket, who was the protector against venomous bites and stings.
Symbolism
Represents protection against venomous creatures and healing.