Snakes In Text

Snakes have been used in mythology for centuries representing both good and evil. The symbol of a snake can represent both life and death, creation and destruction. A form of creation can be seen when a snake sheds their skin, revealing a shiny new skin underneath. The shedding of the skin depicts rebirth, transformation and healing. Snakes also appear to be symbols in the medical field as stated here, "The ancient Greeks considered snakes sacred to Asclepius, the god of medicine. He carried a caduceus, a staff with one or two serpents wrapped around it, which has become the symbol of modern physicians."

Snakes are also found in religious texts such as the bible, where in the story of Eden a snake tempts Eve and Adam into disobeying god. The snake portrays disloyalty and acts as a temptress. Serpents in Buddhism seem to be more good than bad, as seen by Muchalinda, a snake king who shielded Buddha from a storm. Snakes can portray death by their involvement with it, being that snakes are sometimes very poisonous or are constricting like the python or the black mamba.

Works Cited entry

Serpents and Snakes - Myth Encyclopedia - Mythology, Greek, God, Story, Legend, Names, Ancient, Tree, Norse, Hindu, World. www.mythencyclopedia.com/Sa-Sp/Serpents-and-Snakes.html. Accessed 2 Nov. 2022.