Jump to content
IndiaDivine.org

Snakes and goddesses

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

Guest guest

> , "NMadasamy" <nmadasamy@s...>

> posted from the homepage on behalf of 'Denis':

>

> Is there a relation between the Goddess and the Snake?

 

Here are some nicely-done photos of "snake-stones". I don't know if

these are specifically goddess-related, and the webpage gives scant

information. Nice, clear, photos, though.

 

http://www.cbmphoto.co.uk/Hsnakes.html

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest guest

An essay on the Shakta aspects of this question went up on the the

Shakti Sadhana homepage a few years ago. Maybe you will find it

helpful as well:

 

http://shaktisadhana.50megs.com/Resource/essay/serpentgoddess.html

 

DB

 

, "msbauju" <msbauju> wrote:

> , "NMadasamy" <nmadasamy@s...>

> posted from the homepage on behalf of 'Denis':

>

> > Is there a relation between the Goddess and the Snake?

>

> Snakes are common in religious symbolism; the snake shedding its

skin

> makes for a compelling image of renewal or rebirth. You are

probably

> familiar with the Cretan and Minoan snake goddess images. If not, a

> quick google search will turn up information for you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 5 years later...
  • 7 months later...

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...