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SNAKES
The Snake appears in many cultures, ancientand modern, as an object of worship. In Southern India it is still regarded by the Hinducommunity as a very significant member of Nature's sacred creatures.
It is also regarded as sacred by Australian Aborigines - in the form of the Giant Rainbow Snake it is associated with the Creation of Life.
Interestingly, ancient Mayans venerated the Feathered Serpent, Quetzalcoatl, as the Master of Life.Snakes appear in Greek Mythology connected with medicine andnew knowledge, in Norse Mythology with great power and inEgyptian history in relation to judgement. The cult of theOphites considered Ophis, the Snake, as Divine Wisdom.
The ability of Snakes to shed old, dull skins and to emergeshiny, with a healthy, new-born appearance has fascinatedcountless generations. It is, perhaps, a contributing reason for the constantly recurring themes of creation, renewal, re-birthand reincarnation which are associated with Snakes.
