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  2. Serpent symbolism - Wikipedia

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    In some cultures, snakes were fertility symbols. For example, the Hopi people of North America performed an annual snake dance to celebrate the union of Snake Youth (a Sky spirit) and Snake Girl (an Underworld spirit) and to renew the fertility of Nature. During the dance, live snakes were handled, and at the end of the dance the snakes were ...

  3. Nehebkau - Wikipedia

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    In one artifact from Heliopolis, he appears as an eight headed snake. [2] These detailed descriptions of his appearance were common for guardians of the underworld, and were done so Nehekbau could be recognised by the deceased. [11] Occasionally, Nehebkau is represented with the features of other snake demons: such as multiple heads and wings. [11]

  4. Caduceus - Wikipedia

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    Although the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake and no wings, is the traditional and more widely used symbol of medicine, the caduceus is sometimes used by healthcare organizations. Given that the caduceus is primarily a symbol of commerce and other non-medical symbology, many healthcare professionals disapprove of this use. [11]

  5. Here's Exactly What a Snake Tattoo Can Symbolize

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    "The snake's spiritual meaning has long been associated with healing and change," says Wilson. "Snakes represent the cycle of death and rebirth symbolized by the ouroboros—the snake swallowing ...

  6. Snakes in mythology - Wikipedia

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    Likewise, the Korean snake goddess Eobshin was portrayed as a black snake that had human ears. The Aztec spirit of intelligence and the wind, Quetzalcoatl ("Plumed Serpent"). The Mayan sky-goddess was a common attribute. However, in her case, the snakes leaned into her ears and whispered the secrets of the universe (i.e. the secrets of herself).

  7. List of hybrid creatures in folklore - Wikipedia

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    Draconcopedes (snake-feet) – "Snake-feet are large and powerful serpents, with faces very like those of human maidens and necks ending in serpent bodies" as described by Vincent of Beauvais. [7] Gajamina – A creature with the head of an elephant and body of a fish. Merlion – A creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.

  8. Snakes showing up in your dreams? That's not actually a ... - AOL

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    From the ouroboros (a snake eating its own tail in a circle like shape) to the cosmic rainbow serpent, snake dreams can alert you to your state of consciousness and well-being, as well as the ...

  9. Azhdaha - Wikipedia

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    Then in the sea, they evolve to have two wings, like a fish, and the waves of the sea are because of their movements. Eating the heart of an Azhdahā brings courage and bravery. Their skins are suitable to healing the wound of love, and if someone buries an azhdahā's head in soil, the conditions of that soil will become good." [2]