Book Explores Serpent Worship in Diverse Cultures

The book explores how people from different cultures have worshipped snakes.

It looks at ancient stories where snakes are important, like in Norse, Greek, and Egyptian myths, often connected to powerful gods.

The author also discusses how serpents represent both creation and chaos and shed their skin to be renewed.

The book mentions the shift in Christianity where snakes became associated with evil, potentially impacting serpent worship.

The book goes in-depth into Indian lore of the serpent, mentioning their association with divinities, customs, rituals and beliefs, describing the significance of these beings in ancient times.