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The Scorpion King wasn't just a big screen action hero played by The Rock, he was an Egyptian king. Patrick McGovern, the author of "Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-Created," reveals what he ...

In the ancient Egyptian pantheon, the scorpion held a revered position, often associated with the goddess Isis, the embodiment of healing, protection, and fertility. Scorpion amulets and talismans ...