snake deity
Worshipped coiled divinity
A snake deity is a god or divine being taking serpent form, found across many world religions and mythologies.
Cultures from ancient Egypt to Mesoamerica to Hindu tradition have worshipped snake gods, often associating them with fertility, healing, the underworld, or cosmic power.
The temple was dedicated to an ancient snake deity.
- serpentCunning, limbless reptile
- QuetzalcoatlAztec feathered serpent god
- feathered serpentWinged snake deity
- venomInjected animal poison
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
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