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	Topics Snake worship Topic Home The worship of serpent deities is present in several old cultures, where snakes were seen as entities of strength and renewal. Hindu mythology NagaNaga Naga or naga can refer to:In mythology:... s form an important part of Hindu mythology. They play prominent roles in various legends: SheshaShesha In Hindu tradition, Shesha is a naga, one of the primal beings of creation.... (Adisesha, Sheshnaga, or the 1,000 headed snake) upholds the world on his many heads and is said to be used by Lord Vishnu to rest. Shesha also sheltered Lord Krishna from a thunderstorm during his birth. VasukiVasuki Vasuki is a naga, or one of the serpents of Hindu mythology.... allowed himself to be coiled around Mount MandaraMount Mandara Mount Mandara is a mountain which appears in the Samudra manthan episode in the Hindu Puranas.... by the DevasDeva (Hinduism) Deva is the Sanskrit word for "god, deity".... and Asuras to churn the milky ocean creating the ambrosia of immortality. KaliyaKaliya Summary Kaliya was the name of a poisnous hydra or Naga living on the bank of Yamuna River.... poisoned the JamunaJamuna Jamuna may refer to:* Jamuna, popular Telugu film actress.... / Yamuna river where he lived. Krishna (Balakrishna / infant Krishna) subdued Kaliya by dancing on him and compelled him to leave the river. ManasaManasa In Hinduism, Manasa is a naga and goddess of fertility.... is the queen of the snakes. AnantaAnanta Ananta is a Sanskrit word meaning "without end," or the "the infinite one".... is the endless snake who circles the world. PadmanabhaPadmanabha Summary * Padmanabha is another name of Vishnu or God and appears as the 48th, 196th and 346th names in the Vishnu sahasranama.... (or Padmaka) is the guardian snake of the south. AstikaAstika Astika is a term used in Hinduism to refer to a person or philosophical school that accepts the Vedas.... is half BrahminBrahmin A Brahmin, also known as Vipra, Dvija, Dvijottama, ' is a member of a caste within Hindu society.... and half naga. Kulika Lord Shiva also wears a snake around his neck Nag panchamiNag panchami Naga Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus in most parts of India.... is an important Hindu festival associated with snake worship which takes place of the fifth day of ShravanaShravana Shravana is the 22th nakshatra or lunar mansion as used in Hindu astronomy and astrology.... . Snake idols are offered gifts of milk and incense to help the worshipper to gain knowledge, wealth, and fame. Mesopotamians and Semites Ancient Mesopotamians and Semites believed that snakes were immortal because they could infinitely shed their skin and appear forever youthful, appearing in a fresh guise every time. Greek mythology The Greeks believed in Gorgons and MedusaMedusa ... . Contemporary Christian culture identifies the snake as a symbol of evil, tempting Adam and Eve into the fall of man. Snake handling in Christianity Snake handlingSnake handling Snake handling is a religious ritual in a small number of Christian churches in the U.S., usually characterized as rural and... is a religious ritualRitual A ritual is a set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value, which is prescribed by a religion or by the traditi... in a small number of ChristianChristianity Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on Jesus of Nazareth, and on his life and teachings as presented in the New... churches in the U.S.United States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... , usually characterized as ruralRural Rural areas are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities.... and PentecostalPentecostalism The Pentecostal movement within Evangelical Christianity places special emphasis on the direct personal experience of God t... , particularly the Church of God with Signs FollowingChurch of God with Signs Following The Church of God with Signs Following is the name applied to Pentecostal holiness churches that engage in the practice of '... . Practitioners believe it dates to antiquity and quote the BibleBible The Bible , is the name used by Jews and Christians for their differing canons of sacred texts.... to support the practice, especially: "They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." (Mark 16:18) "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Luke 10:19) Images related to snake worship Other snake gods Aušlavis Damballah DegeiDegei In Fijian mythology, Degei is a snake-god.... NagaradhaneNagaradhane Nagaradhane or snake worship, along with Bhuta Kola is one of the unique traditions, prevalent in coastal districts of Daksh... NehebkauNehebkau In Egyptian mythology, Nehebkau was originally the explanation, of the cause, of binding of Ka and Ba after death.... 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