This book is a fascinating exploration of the role of the serpent in the mythologies of different cultures around the world. From the serpent in the Garden of Eden to the serpent-headed Gorgon of Greek myth, the book traces the serpent's symbolic meanings and associations across time and space. The book includes illustrations and photographs that enhance the reader's understanding of the serpent's mythic significance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.