Python (Greek mythology)

Python in Greek mythology is a massive, ancient serpent or dragon that guarded the Oracle of Delphi. According to myth, it was the offspring of Gaia (Earth) and was slain by Apollo, who founded the priesthood there. The term "Python" symbolizes a formidable, primordial creature representing chaos and earth’s primal forces. In modern usage, "Python" is also the name of a popular, versatile programming language, but in mythology, it signifies a powerful, mythical beast connected with prophecy, authority, and the natural world’s depths.