For several age-long years, snakes have evoked terror, admiration, and even fascination among human beings. Beginning with the very genesis of humankind, snakes have been revered as powerful icons that have always occupied deep within the civilization, religions, and mythologies of mankind. Snakes are symbols that embody opposites such as creation and destruction, movement and…
Introduction The symbolism of snakes has fascinated man for ages as witnesses everyday occurrences in fable, scripture, and different cultural emblems. The odd classroom creatures of the weird classroom, the snakes have a number of symbolism; The good such as wisdom, healing, rebirth and development, transformations, and the evil dangers and deceit amongst others. In…
The Snake is one of the twelve animals represented in the Chinese Zodiac an ancient system used to characterize people, provide forecasts, and define their position in the Universe. Chinese Zodiac or Shengxiao, most probably explains how each symbol possesses distinct traits. This paper touches on the Snake’s symbolism in the Chinese Zodiac, its primary…
Snakes feature prominently in many images across time and culture, performing many functions. Creation myths, Buddhism, and modern psychology conceptualize the snake as transforming and wearing the robe of a healer, sorceress, and even a deadly creature. In what perspective does the immediate symbolism of snaking draw closer? This article attempts to answer this question…
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is packed with several intriguing symbols, and more often, puzzles that are entertaining as well as enhance the game’s history. A rather interesting mystery that has puzzled several players is the “Arrow with Snake” symbol which is engraved on some of the Puzzle Engravers. This symbol also embodies one of…
Introduction The Tattoo culture is not only about beautifying the body; it is about conveying important messages and events. Perhaps one of the most common and one of the strongest motifs in the tattoo world is the snake. It is a very ancient animal that has been worshipped and feared in almost all cultures. Its…
Introduction Snakes have always been bold representations, as they can be viewed as many things such as transformation, healing and even danger and treachery. This research paper presents the analysis of snake’s symbolism broadly in different societies and situations and how they have shaped the world of mythology, medicine, and the culture of today. The…
Introduction There is no reason to be surprised that Egyptian civilization abounds in myths and other symbols as the very people lead rich lives. In the hierarchy of the Egyptian gods, one of the most powerful is the goddess Isis – the goddess of magic, motherhood and healing, fertility, and protection. Several images of Isis…
Introduction When it comes to the interpretation of symbols used in various cultures, snakes emerge as one of the most complicated symbols. From associating snakes with death and darkness to re-associating them with life and wisdom, the fashion for snakes has lasted for countless years. Whether portrayed as divine or terrifying, a serpent is an…
Introduction The picture of a snake winding around a staff has been one of the symbols of the medical profession for the past many centuries. For the majority, this sign at once evokes imperatives of health care, medicine, and salvation. But why a snake? And a question that begs to be answered how could an…
