Snakes in Mythology & Folklore

[@colinpreston80]

One thing you didn't mention was how frequently snakes fight storm deities. I find it so fascinating about the mythology that nearly every culture has a storm god fighting a snake creature.

[@MexicAnime]

From Norse, to Greek, Mesopotamia, Japanese, Zoroastrianism, even Native American tales have their versions.

[@colinpreston80]

@@MexicAnime Exactly. A thunder god or a deity that is represented by an eagle fights an evil serpent or dragon like monster. I wonder why that is?

[@MexicAnime]

​@@colinpreston80 One theory I heard from the Mythological podcast is that maybe it's to explain rainbows (a fallen serpent) appearing after thunderstorms (the climatic battles)?

[@bardmadsen6956]

@@colinpreston80 I KNOW why. The Omnipotent of essentially every worldwide tradition is from The Pleiades. It is all about The Taurid Meteor Stream, that appears to radiate from this star cluster. It is shown symbolically in Lascaux Cave Art, Gobekli Tepe, Tauroctony, and our children carry on the exact same tradition, at the exact same time, going around asking strangers if it will be a bad or good outcome when crossing The Halloween Fireballs (The Taurids)! See my compendium on the subject. It is very strange, I don't know how EVERYBODY missed it, but people will not listen, it is like a traumatic genetic memory of space falls. The Serpent is comet / superbolide, beyond doubt.

[@DaughterofAnubis]

Alright! It’s good to hear the serpents and snakes of Egyptian mythology in the episode. I’m wondering if you can add the vultures in the Animals of Mythology.

[@och70]

Snakes...why did it have to be snakes?? - Indiana Jones

[@skyden24195]

Yeah, I thought of that Indiana Jones' movie quote as well as the Samuel L. Jackson quote from "Snakes on a Plane," i.e., "That's it! I've had it with these muthaf*ckin' snakes on this muthaf*ckin' plane!"

[@magicvampirelver1321]

Lol

[@jacktheomnithere2127]

fun fact: the word "dragon" comes from the Greek term 'drakon', which means "huge serpent". some of the monsters you've named, given what i said, are dragons.

[@crossfire1605]

I'd love to see mythology on Birds but in particular OWLS! 🙂

[@Aramintava]

I second that.

[@avacornthelastponybender8583]

Christianity & Egyptian mythology are complete polar opposites, yet both depicted the embodiment of all evil as a snake

[@CaptainRemixerOfficial]

Cus no matter what god you believe in, snake bites hurt lmao

[@yonirais4699]

Just goes to show that people throughout the ages were always fascinated and afraid of these creatures

[@mreclectic700]

Love the music in the background

[@AmanKumar-f6m9b]

Surely Sanskrit hymns

[@richewilson6394]

The reason why Escapius had snakes as his symbol was because snakes venom was used in ancient medicine as well as in today's medicine because of its properties that have benefits for numbing and other properties that are unique to snakes. Also the reason why the ancient world was so obsessed with their renewal properties is because they were able to shed their skins and wish they thought that was a way of rejuvenating or being reborn.

[@Mozart380]

Do you mean Asclepius? And also fun-fact: the snake around Asclepius' staff is non-venomous.

[@Tarathathe77wookiee]

Great video! Maybe one about Whales and Dolphins please? There are many such stories in mythology and folklore.

[@nazeersadek6705]

Great video guys

[@dragowolfraven3806]

I love snakes. I was wondering when a video on them would show up.

[@brettpalmer1770]

PBS Eons did a show on the evolution of snakes upon which they called them our rivals. We evolved from arboreal ancestors and snakes would be a common threat maybe the most common threat in dence tree cover. Our eyes and minds have evolved to see snakes in hiding more easily then spotting any other hidden animals. I believe they also said spitting cobras might have evolved in response to our ancestors chucking rocks and stick at cobras as they would need a range option for defense. By that reasoning, our ancestors probably also contributed to the black mabas aggressive behavior as well.

[@JonathanGhost42]

I think all the different myths about snakes show a pretty ambivalent relationship we humans have with this creatures.

[@annabanana7987]

Maybe Cats in mythology or horses

[@sarahhurst701]

Oh I absolutely love snakes. O r rather, I love their symbolism, power, psycho-physiology & more. Great video, brilliantly done.🌹🥂💜🌍

[@breannapajer4252]

Going to be honest. I am frightened of snakes but find their rolls in various mythologies to be interesting. One snaky creature from Greek mythology that I find interesting is Lamia. Good video.

[@dennisluchesi]

Another great video!

[@-RONNIE]

Good video thanks you for this & it was interesting to think about

[@adamvasquez9926]

Yo the intro perfectly explains my ex, I had to make sure I was watching a video on snakes.

[@blankzontop]

its been 2yrs since I've been watching your videos and they never disappoint me how are you still not getting views

[@garveyneal1672]

Can you do Elephants and Monkeys on Mythology?

[@MythologyUnleashed]

YES

[@jamietrites6696]

@@MythologyUnleashed video idea cats and dogs in myths and legends

[@MsZPhox]

Foxes and cats would be cool for a future video

[@christianchauhan23]

❤🤍💙 all your videos mate👍

[@AishaVonFossen]

Could you please do a video on cats in mythology? 😻😻😻😻

[@jakalope-sg8pu]

When you said there's a myth that only decapitation could kill a snake I remembered a my grandmother once told me there was a saying that if you cut off a snake's head it'll stay alive until sundown

[@tomasrolter6729]

The reason, as usual, is fear, especially of the poisonous ones.

[@JohnnyElRed]

It would be cool to see a video about bulls and cows on mythology.

[@elizabethcoen]

Same! Personally, I would also love to see a video about horses in mythology and folklore.

[@superginrai8036]

Another great video with a fascinating subject. It’s no surprise that most, if not all, mythologies feature snakes or serpents as they range worldwide. As for a future subject, what about the various monsters of the Bible? Unless you’ve done that already, of course.

[@MythologyUnleashed]

We've been thinking about doing that one for some time actually!

[@CBMOA]

Oooh yay!! 😆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Edit: They’re also in term enigmatic which fits perfectly enough

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Would like to see an episode on fish or insects in mythology.

[@Random_Chiroptera]

Surprised the Grootslang didn't get a mention.

[@vincentvandervalk9523]

or the yacumama

[@jeffbartlett8565]

Snakes and spiders are in every mythology group

[@nekrokulter]

Also the both animals where fear of them was most easily conditionable in humans. Look up Öhmanns experiments on fear conditioning.

[@brandonlrushman2870]

Snakes are such strong, beautiful creatures! I’ve always been drawn and fascinated with them! 💚 🐍 💚 🐍 💚

[@Chrisxerri]

Wasnt the Buddha shaded by a great cobra, and thus blessed by him?

[@MythologyUnleashed]

Yes! By the Naga known as Mucalinda!

[@Chrisxerri]

@MythologyUnleashed thanks for that! Would love a marine animal video or two. Sharks for a start

[@adisura9904]

Oooh is that sanskrit chanting in the back? I love it

[@otherwill2202]

I need an episode on gnomes The good kind and the bad kind I’m not talking about the “creepy pasta” version of the smerfs but that would be a killer episode too But gnomes the helpful garden pipe smoking yay gnomes And compared to our “evil local” legend the gnome of Porterville California inncodent Or another fun one I need an episode on The Dark Watchers, The Chilling Phantoms Of Central California

[@richewilson6394]

There's no snakes in Ireland You forgot that.

[@robbabcock_]

Fascinating!

[@Duelinator]

There’s the story of the Bronze Snake which Moses placed on top of a pole. At the time God was punishing the Hebrews for complaining and doubting him as they wander the wilderness. He summoned venomous snake and bit any doubters in the process. However, the Bronze Snake heals all the bitten who look upon and repent. Indicating those who believe will be healed, and another symbolic meaning of snakes as a symbol of healing.

[@mattbradshaw7007]

Jesus compares himself to the bronze snake too. There are two snakes in the Bible: One is the devil, and one is Jesus. Choose the snake that heals, not the snake that kills.

[@Duelinator]

@@mattbradshaw7007 YES

[@bethanysmith5856]

Theres 1 that moves like a catapiller, don't know if it's that 1 specific snake (venomous) or a breed

[@yahirvillegasvillegas6252]

Bird mythology please

[@henriquebrener8294]

In Brazil we have Boitata, a snake that can became a living fire that does not burn it’s forest but those who would invade or destroy it’s home

[@henriquebrener8294]

There are other snakes in brazilian folklore, but Boitatá is the most famous

[@meez13rulez]

No way!! I was actually trying to see similarities with different mythologies and such

[@jedodedo]

Birds in mythology & folklore please

[@Shi_no_Kage_01]

You my friend have ascended to a higher plane of existence 😮

[@Wolfy39565]

i think they are beautiful and are sadly still misunderstood

[@Merrypaws]

Have you ever looked into deer or other cervidae through the mythological lens? I have noticed that they often play a notable part in many mythologies, from the sami people and their connection to the reindeer, to the buddhist myth of the nine colored deer that was one of Buddha's incarnations.

[@MythologyUnleashed]

It's on our list!

[@pauldamasio5485]

How about monkeys? It could be quite fascinating to learn about the various monkeys of mythology. Besides Sun Wukong, of course.

[@rajramnarine123]

What a wonderful idea. I would definitely love a video like that!

[@kiravampira1456]

*watching from Orochimaru's arms* 🐍

[@ethancole1584]

I'm surprised that snakes in Japanese mythology were never mentioned in this video? Why?

[@isaiasherrero7889]

fun fact in the medieval age even dragons are referred to as snakes for their snake like appearance.

[@snake_girl_117]

I absolutely adore noodle and nope rope puppies 🐍

[@albaestrada8603]

With so many religions featuring snakes as villains, it does make you wonder if a conspiracy towards that species and the cults about snakes happened. They make a huge effort to villainize them. Many cultures that are not suppose to he connected and far apart have that in common

[@LacertaZilla2024]

Is there a mythology about lizards and or dinosaurs

[@bethanysmith5856]

I think you could find plenty of fun myths I'd you look for ones that involve horses or cattle

[@BurttheBard]

“Snakes can and have inspired great fear” Me: *chest tightened, jaw clenched, white knuckles* You don’t say

[@122222770]

Is it demonizing if it's true?

[@skyden24195]

"That's it! I've had it with these muthaf*ckin' snakes on this muthaf*ckin' plane!" -Neville Flynn ("Snakes on a Plane") (edit: punctuation)

[@paulcateiii]

crap movie

[@skyden24195]

@@paulcateiii lol, yes it was, but that line is unforgettable.

[@ryanjann9572]

🦁

[@austinroachnichiporowich1679]

snakes interesting. like the jormungandr right. hydra and the other mythology about evil snakes. including, basilisk

[@mreclectic700]

🙏❤

[@Danetto]

imagine they find the antarctic polar snake

[@jeremybennett2168]

cool

[@WTigress666]

❤

[@aidanhever3369]

Speaking of Adam and Eve, I heard that it was Lilith (Adam's very first wife) who tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.

[@kiravampira1456]

That makes the name of an internet-famous white king cobra very fitting.

[@beaudoty3465]

Please make a video about aliens.

[@sabernaturezasupremo5181]

Boitata and Boiuna brazilian mythology

[@atharvagavandi5678]

Where is indian mythology where snakes are very auspicious and very well highlated

[@janellepester583]

MU2024

[@saicyvanayrecs210]

For short in other mythology snakes is a God. But in Catholic they are dangerous

[@Pklcp]

Snakes and giants represent evil or those who betray God.

[@DCavu]

Degei (pronounced as Deng'aye) is similar to Zeus in the Fijian pantheon of Ancient God's.