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snake god

snake god

9.5
A god linked to snakes and worshipped in parts of the Caribbean
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : dios serpiente
  • The worshippers gathered in the temple to pay homage to the snake god.

Examples

  • Legends about the snake god are still told in villages across the Caribbean.

  • Many rituals are dedicated to the snake god during festivals.

  • Art depicting the snake god often features vibrant colors and intricate serpent designs.

  • The snake god is revered in many Caribbean cultures.

  • Art depicting the snake god often features vibrant colors and intricate serpent designs.

  • Legends about the snake god are still told in villages across the Caribbean.

  • The worshippers gathered in the temple to pay homage to the snake god.

Synonyms

zombie
vssnake god
  • Literature
5 9.3

A spirit worshipped in some Caribbean voodoo traditions

includes the same worship role but also links to snakes
zombi
vssnake god
  • Literature
9.9

A spirit or god that people worship in Caribbean voodoo

is similar but is specifically associated with snakes

Surface Forms

snake god singular
snake gods plural

Morphology

snake + god

The meaning 'a deity associated with snakes' is directly compositional from 'snake' + 'god', so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer a god linked with snakes. Cultural specifics (e.g., voodoo or Caribbean worship) add context but do not obscure the basic, transparent semantic combination.

Etymology

Snake god comes from old beliefs where people saw a living snake as a sign of a powerful spirit or a god. People would keep snakes near temples or put snake images on statues, so 'snake god' now means 'a god worshipped in some religions and closely linked to snakes'.