Serpent cult (cultural significance)

The Serpent Cult refers to various ancient religious practices centered around snake or serpent deities, prominent in many cultures worldwide. Serpents often symbolize duality, embodying both creation and destruction, healing and poison. In Mesoamerican civilizations, like the Olmecs and Aztecs, the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl represented life, knowledge, and fertility. Similarly, in Hinduism, the serpent deity Nagas signifies protection and cosmic balance. The cultural significance of the Serpent Cult lies in its representation of the interconnectedness of life, the cycle of nature, and humanity’s search for wisdom and understanding through the complex symbolism of serpents.