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Vision Serpent
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The Vision Serpent is an important creature in Pre-Columbian Maya mythology, although the term itself is now slowly becoming outdated.
A Vision Serpent, detail of Lintel 15 at the Classical Maya site of Yaxchilan
A Vision Serpent, detail of Lintel 15 at the Classical Maya site of Yaxchilan
Serpent symbolism
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The serpent, or snake, is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. The word is derived from Latin serpens, a crawling animal or snake. Snakes have been associated with some of the oldest rituals known to humankind and represent dual expression of good and evil.
Meditating Buddha being shielded by the naga Mucalinda. Cambodia, 1150 to 1175
Meditating Buddha being shielded by the naga Mucalinda. Cambodia, 1150 to 1175
The Sumerian deity, Ningizzida, is accompanied by two gryphons Mushussu; it is the oldest known image of two snakes coiling around an axial rod, datin
The Sumerian deity, Ningizzida, is accompanied by two gryphons Mushussu; it is the oldest known image of two snakes coiling around an axial rod, dating from before 2000 BCE.
Vishnu resting on Ananta-Shesha, with Lakshmi massaging his "lotus feet"
Vishnu resting on Ananta-Shesha, with Lakshmi massaging his "lotus feet"
An ancient painting of Nüwa and Fuxi unearthed in Xinjiang
An ancient painting of Nüwa and Fuxi unearthed in Xinjiang