Serpents as a Spirit Animal
“Serpents” as a common symbol: They are the common symbols that are widely used in various belief systems, religions and mystical traditions and play an integral role.
It is one of the oldest mythological symbols used in religion and mystical traditions. They represent dual expression of good and evil, which is directly linked to the idea of life and death. In other words, it is the symbol of both creation and destruction. Additionally, it is the symbol of fertility in religion. Moreover, in ancient China, India and Africa, they are linked with rain and fertility.
“Snake” as a fertility symbol: In many areas of North America, their use as a symbol is directly associated with the fertility. “Hopi” people of North America perform snake dance annually, in order to celebrate the union of
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c) Ancient Indian Mythology: there are two common beliefs 1) The drought serpent named Vritra swallowed the primordial ocean in the beginning. In addition to this, Indra (deity in Hinduism) splits the stomach of serpent with thunderbolt. And, it released all the living creatures on this earth. 2) Another deity in India called Vishnu, is believed to sleep on n the coils of serpent named Shesha. It is common belief that when Shesha yawns and opens his mouth, it causes earthquake.
d) African and Australian mythological explanations: believe correlates earth with Rainbow snake, which gives birth to all the living animals, oceans, humans and rivers on this planet.
Serpents in Bible: Story of Adam and Eve highlights the significant role of serpents in the Book of Genesis (Old Testament). As everyone knows, God placed Adam in the Garden and asked him not to eat fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and