Ta-Bitjet
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Ta-Bitjet is an ancient goddess of Egyptian mythology
. She is identified as the consort of Horus
. Ta-Bitjet is a scorpion goddess
and the blood that flowed from when Horus ruptured her hymen
can serve as a panacea
for all poisons.
Egyptian mythology
Ancient Egyptian religion was a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals which were an integral part of ancient Egyptian society. It centered on the Egyptians' interaction with a multitude of deities who were believed to be present in, and in control of, the forces and elements of nature...
. She is identified as the consort of Horus
Horus
Horus is one of the oldest and most significant deities in the Ancient Egyptian religion, who was worshipped from at least the late Predynastic period through to Greco-Roman times. Different forms of Horus are recorded in history and these are treated as distinct gods by Egyptologists...
. Ta-Bitjet is a scorpion goddess
Scorpion goddess
The Scorpion goddess is a figure found in several cultures.*Chelamma - Hindu goddess of the Southern Karnataka region of India*Malinalxochitl - Aztec goddess of snakes, scorpions and insects*Hedetet - Egyptian scorpion goddess...
and the blood that flowed from when Horus ruptured her hymen
Hymen
The hymen is a membrane that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia. The size of the hymenal opening increases with age. Although an often practiced method, it is not possible to confirm with certainty that a girl or woman is a...
can serve as a panacea
Panacea (medicine)
The panacea , named after the Greek goddess of healing, Panacea, also known as panchrest, was supposed to be a remedy that would cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely...
for all poisons.