Ophiolatreia

<p><p><strong>Exploring the ancient and widespread veneration of the snake in religion myth and ritual <em>Ophiolatreia</em> reveals how serpent worship has shaped spiritual life across centuries and cultures.</strong></p></p><p></p><p><p>Mysterious sacred and often feared the serpent is a symbol of power transformation and divine wisdom. Drawing from historical sources sacred texts and comparative mythology Hargrave Jennings uncovers serpent symbolism in Egyptian Hindu Greek and indigenous traditions. From the coiled serpent of the kundalini to the ouroboros and the dragons of Eastern lore <em>Ophiolatreia</em> traces the figure of the snake through history and folklore.</p> </p><p></p><p><p>Since its first publication in 1889 <em>Ophiolatreia</em> has stood as a compelling study of the serpent's enduring place in symbolism and sacred belief.</p></p>