In many African cultures, snakes represent fertility, water, and the spirit world. In West African mythology, the god ...

Snakes are close to the ground and shed their skin, making them symbols of life and death. Source: Mike_68/Pixabay In myth, snakes, or serpents, are often connected to seers and oracles.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, the snake is both a protector and a symbol of chaos. The cobra, for instance, was associated with royalty and divine power, often appearing on the pharaoh's headdress.