The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions

  • Naomi Castelló

A woman in rags emerged from a swamp flanked by seven giant scorpions and approached a magnificent mansion to beg for food. But the mistress of the house took one look at her grimy clothes and unusual companions and slammed the door in her face. Little did the mistress know the woman was no ordinary beggar, but the most powerful goddess in Egypt.

Credits:
TEDEd Conferences LLC
Storyteller: Alex Gendler
Translator: Naomi Castelló
Reviewer: Anna Comas-Quinn