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The significance varies. The snake around the cane of Aesculapius is a symbol of fertiliy and rebirth. Athena's snakes are connected with wisdom. The caduceus of Hermes has two snakes, double wisdom = shrewdness.
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∙ 12y agoYou are going to need to be more specific. There are tons of snakes in Greek Mythology. If you are talking about the snakes that Hermes has on his staff they mean medicine and hospitality, that is why you see his staff at hospitals.
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In Greek mythology who is the big snake with nine heads?
The monster you are referring to is the Hydra. The Hydra is a child of Typhon and Echida.
What is an Aesculapian snake?
An Aesculapian snake is a European species of nonvenomous snake, Latin name Zamenis langissimus, associated with Aesculapius in Ancient Greek mythology.
What is the name of the creature half man half cat?
Echidna - Greek mythology (half snake, half woman)Lamia - Greek mythology (half snake, half woman)Nāga - Hindu mythology.Zhuyin - Chinese mythology. Cecrops I, the mythical first King of Athens was half man, half snake.
In greek mythology how did eurydice die?
When a man tried to attack her, she ran away and stepped on a poisonous snake, which bit her.
What is the name of a snake that is related to Greek mythology?
Well the Hydra is a dragon is some versions and a serpentine creature... I don't know if he counts as a snake though.
Who was cursed with a scary appearance in Greek mythology?
There were several figures from Greek mythology cursed with scary appearances, one of which was Medusa, who gained snake-hair and turned into a monster after laying with Poseidon in Athena's temple.
Did the Greeks believe in dragons?
There was a monster in greek mythology whose name was drakon (δράκων), and it had the shape of a giant snake.
What was the significance of Greek Mythology?
Mythological stories helped people of those times understand their world and pass on wisdom.
Who is hesta in greek mythology?
Goddess of the hearth and home. She held less significance for the Greeks than she did to the Romans, who identified her with Vesta.
Is Greek mythology a religion today?
Greek mythology is not a recognized religion today. While the myths themselves continue to be studied and appreciated for their cultural and literary significance, they are not actively practiced as a religion by any modern communities.
Who is Echidna in Greek mythology?
An Echidna is a monstrous snake women with a human head and a snake-like body. It has a forked-tongue, vicious fangs, scaly skin and the eyes of a reptile.
Do you capitalize Greek mythology?
Capitalize only the G i n Greek but not the mythology. It should be Greek mythology.
