Does a scorpion sting itself if put in a ring of fire? and is that where the term ring of fire originates?

Question

Thanks for your prompt answers guys.

Answer 1

The name "ring of fire" is because of the volcanoes in Pacific.
I don't think a scorpion will sting itself in any occasion.

Answer 2

According to this website, the idea is a myth from Egypt... although, there are quite a few scorpions over there, so there might be something in the story.

http://www.mdc.mo.gov/nathis/arthopo/scorpion/

The term 'ring of fire' seems to be commonly used for the ring of volcanoes and volcanic activity that surrounds the Pacific ocean. Later on, Johnny Cash made it popular with his song 'ring of fire', but he doesn't seem to mention either scorpions or volcanoes.

Answer 3

A friend of mine said she and her friends put a ring of fire around a scorpion and it stung itself. She seemed surprised about it.