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In this fascinating historical study, Charles Edward Herring explores the symbolic significance of the serpent in various religious and philosophical traditions, from ancient Egypt and Greece to modern-day occultism and new age spirituality. Drawing on a wide range of sources and examples, he shows how the serpent has been used as a potent symbol of creative power, spiritual transformation, and cosmic renewal throughout human history.
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