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serpent-worship

serpent-worship

9.9
A religious practice of treating snakes as gods
  • noun
  • /ˈsɜːrpənt ˈwɜːrʃɪp/
translation icon : culto a la serpiente
  • Ancient cultures in India and Africa practiced serpent-worship to honor snakes as deities.

Examples

  • Archaeologists discovered artifacts related to serpent-worship at the excavation site.

  • In some regions, serpent-worship is still observed today.

  • Ancient cultures in India and Africa practiced serpent-worship as part of their religious beliefs.

  • The mythologies of several civilizations feature gods associated with serpent-worship.

  • Many ancient cultures practiced serpent-worship as a form of spirituality.

  • Archaeologists uncovered evidence of serpent-worship during their digs, revealing its significance in ancient rituals.

  • Many ancient civilizations believed in deities tied to serpent-worship, reflecting their reverence for these animals.

Synonyms

ophiolatry
vsserpent-worship
  • Specialized
9.9

A religion in which people worship snakes as gods

is the plain phrase for the same practice

Surface Forms

serpent-worship singular
serpent-worships plural

Morphology

serpent-worship = serpent + worship (transparent) = serpent + worship

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from 'serpent' + 'worship' as veneration of snakes.

Etymology

Serpent-worship is simply the joining of serpent ('snake') and worship ('deep respect' or religious honour). It means the practice of treating snakes as sacred or holy beings, so the word literally names the religious respect given to snakes.