![]() As a result, it’s frequently regarded as a sign of renewal, transformation, and healing. The snake must shed its skin in order to develop and survive because its skin does not expand as it grows. Moses, around 1400 BC, used the bronze serpent erected on the pole to cure the people who were bitten by snakes.Rebirth: When a snake’s skin becomes old, worn out, or too small for them, they are known to shed it. The caduceus is a symbol with a short staff entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings while the Rod of Asclepius is the one with a single snake. There are two medical symbols with snakes – one is the Caduceus, and the other is the Rod of Asclepius. The Ouroboros (an image of a snake eating its own tail) is an ancient symbol that originated in Egypt and can represent the circle of life and death and rebirth. It symbolizes the changing seasons of life and the cyclical nature of the universe. With this meaning it’s as much as a women’s tattoo as men’s. The ability of a snake to shed its own skin means that it can be interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, change, transformation, or healing. However, across many cultures, the snake is a symbol of fertility and creative life force, due in part to the snake’s phallic shape. For this meaning they are sometimes combined into cross tattoos, to show the Christ helps his followers resist sin. That has helped shape their meaning as dangerous in the Judo-Christian cultures.Īnother typical Christian meaning of snakes is temptation and sin, that relates back to the Bible stories of the forbidden apple. Snakes are predator animals, where some breed possess the most powerful and deadly venoms on the planet. The spirit of the snake is connected to life force, primal energy.In Native American culture, when the snake shows up as your spirit animal, it generally means: Whether good or evil, there is no doubt that the snake is a powerful symbol and reptile that has evolved since the age of dinosaurs, or if religious, from the very Garden of Eden itself, alongside ravens. They are often intertwined with other spiritual symbols, like the protective charm evil eye. Many symbolicisms related to snake being a symbol of rebirth, change, or even immortality, are drawn from the skin-shedding properties of the snake. In ancient Aztec tradition, the chief god told people to settle at a place where they find an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake. To this day, it is a common Hindu understanding that all nagas protect all water sources. Nagas in this light are considered a feminine aspect and embody nurturing benevolent, wise qualities. In Eastern Indian myth the Sanskrit word for snake is naga and these are associated with the element of water. In some African communities, especially in Nigeria, rock python is considered sacred and it is strictly prohibited killing them. In other culturese, snakes are connected to wisdom and knowledge, such as in ancient Greek mythology. In many myths, serpents are a symbol of the Underworld. Nevertheless, due to some snakes being one of the most poisonous ones, they are respected animals. ![]() That said, they were benevolent before they became malevolent mostly with the help of Abrahamic religions.Ĭhristians view it as a dangerous, trouble-making animal, given that it was the devil in disguise as a snake tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. The vast examples of snake Gods in old civilizations showcase that and the artefacts representing them innumerable. Interestingly, before our fear of snakes came into being, people actually considered snakes as creators and protectors of Mother Earth and humanity. In China, it is one of the astrological symbols – everybody born under the snake sign is said to have massive wealth and live a good life (contrasting to strength and power to those born in the year of the tiger).ĭepending on culture, in some places on the Earth snakes can be seen as foe or friend, a symbol of life or death truly dualistic element, just like the dragon. Accordingly, it appears in Egyptian iconography, it’s one of the most important symbols in the Bible. Snakes or serpents are believed to be one of the oldest symbols being used in mythology, religion, and art. ![]()
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