Both revered and feared Slithering into the heart of mythology, religion and folklore worldwide, snakes have long either been revered as divine messengers or feared as harbingers of doom.

Throughout history, flying snakes have captivated human imagination, often being featured in local folklore and mythology. In many cultures, they are regarded as symbols of transformation and mystery.

Myth #2: Snakes will drop down on you from tree branches This myth directly contradicts the claim that venomous snakes don’t climb trees. Despite that, stories occasionally spread about snakes ...

From the man-eating Yamata no Orochi to slithering gods, snakes have been a part of Japan’s culture and belief system since ancient times. An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents ...

But human views of snakes are full of contradictions. In mythology, snakes whispered secrets about the healing arts to the Greeks and established the concept of linear time in Mesoamerica.