Snakes in Mythology & Folklore
Snakes are among the most unique animals on the planet. Having no limbs yet excelling at movement, hunting, and surviving in almost every terrain on earth. With more than 3,000 species of snake, and being found on 6 out of 7 continents, they have found their way into countless myths and legends from many different cultures. They have been featured in various different lights, some positive and healing, while others are more condemning and even outright terrifying. This program will discuss some of the polarizing and mesmerizing mythical views of snakes in mythology and folklore!
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MYTHOLOGY HAS BEEN TOLD AND RETOLD IN MANY FORMS ACROSS TIME, STORIES AND ACCOUNTS MAY VARY.
MUSIC:
"Forgotten Love" by Noel Malekar
"Destroyer of Worlds" by Farya Faraji
"Astradhari" by Farya Faraji
CLIPS:
"Green Anaconda" NatGeoWild
Stock footage of various snake species
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Pedro DeElizalde
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John MacTaggart
Kira Nox
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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
3 ай бұрын
From Norse, to Greek, Mesopotamia, Japanese, Zoroastrianism, even Native American tales have their versions.
@colinpreston80
3 ай бұрын
@@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
3 ай бұрын
@@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)?
Snakes...why did it have to be snakes?? - Indiana Jones
@skyden24195
3 ай бұрын
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
Ай бұрын
Lol
Maybe Cats in mythology or horses
Christianity & Egyptian mythology are complete polar opposites, yet both depicted the embodiment of all evil as a snake
@CaptainRemixerOfficial
Ай бұрын
Cus no matter what god you believe in, snake bites hurt lmao
@yonirais4699
2 күн бұрын
Just goes to show that people throughout the ages were always fascinated and afraid of these creatures
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.
I'd love to see mythology on Birds but in particular OWLS! 🙂
@Aramintava
3 ай бұрын
I second that.
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
3 ай бұрын
Do you mean Asclepius? And also fun-fact: the snake around Asclepius' staff is non-venomous.
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.
Love the music in the background
I love snakes. I was wondering when a video on them would show up.
Oh I absolutely love snakes. O r rather, I love their symbolism, power, psycho-physiology & more. Great video, brilliantly done.🌹🥂💜🌍
Can you do Elephants and Monkeys on Mythology?
@MythologyUnleashed
3 ай бұрын
YES
@jamietrites6696
3 ай бұрын
@@MythologyUnleashed video idea cats and dogs in myths and legends
Surprised the Grootslang didn't get a mention.
Great video! Maybe one about Whales and Dolphins please? There are many such stories in mythology and folklore.
its been 2yrs since I've been watching your videos and they never disappoint me how are you still not getting views
The reason, as usual, is fear, especially of the poisonous ones.
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.
Could you please do a video on cats in mythology? 😻😻😻😻
It would be cool to see a video about bulls and cows on mythology.
@elizabethcoen
3 ай бұрын
Same! Personally, I would also love to see a video about horses in mythology and folklore.
There's no snakes in Ireland You forgot that.
Another great video!
Great video guys
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
Good video thanks you for this & it was interesting to think about
Bird mythology please
I think all the different myths about snakes show a pretty ambivalent relationship we humans have with this creatures.
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
21 күн бұрын
There are other snakes in brazilian folklore, but Boitatá is the most famous
Birds in mythology & folklore please
Wasnt the Buddha shaded by a great cobra, and thus blessed by him?
@MythologyUnleashed
3 ай бұрын
Yes! By the Naga known as Mucalinda!
@Chrisxerri
3 ай бұрын
@MythologyUnleashed thanks for that! Would love a marine animal video or two. Sharks for a start
❤🤍💙 all your videos mate👍
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
3 ай бұрын
We've been thinking about doing that one for some time actually!
Theres 1 that moves like a catapiller, don't know if it's that 1 specific snake (venomous) or a breed
Snakes are such strong, beautiful creatures! I’ve always been drawn and fascinated with them! 💚 🐍 💚 🐍 💚
Oooh yay!! 😆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Edit: They’re also in term enigmatic which fits perfectly enough
Fascinating!
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.
Snakes and spiders are in every mythology group
Oooh is that sanskrit chanting in the back? I love it
Yo the intro perfectly explains my ex, I had to make sure I was watching a video on snakes.
You my friend have ascended to a higher plane of existence 😮
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
3 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
@@mattbradshaw7007 YES
fun fact in the medieval age even dragons are referred to as snakes for their snake like appearance.
How about monkeys? It could be quite fascinating to learn about the various monkeys of mythology. Besides Sun Wukong, of course.
@rajramnarine123
3 ай бұрын
What a wonderful idea. I would definitely love a video like that!
Would like to see an episode on fish or insects in mythology.
i think they are beautiful and are sadly still misunderstood
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
3 ай бұрын
It's on our list!
Foxes and cats would be cool for a future video
*watching from Orochimaru's arms* 🐍
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
I'm surprised that snakes in Japanese mythology were never mentioned in this video? Why?
I think you could find plenty of fun myths I'd you look for ones that involve horses or cattle
"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
3 ай бұрын
crap movie
@skyden24195
3 ай бұрын
@@paulcateiii lol, yes it was, but that line is unforgettable.
“Snakes can and have inspired great fear” Me: *chest tightened, jaw clenched, white knuckles* You don’t say
Is there a mythology about lizards and or dinosaurs
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imagine they find the antarctic polar snake
snakes interesting. like the jormungandr right. hydra and the other mythology about evil snakes. including, basilisk
Boitata and Boiuna brazilian mythology
Please make a video about aliens.
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
3 ай бұрын
That makes the name of an internet-famous white king cobra very fitting.
MU2024
Snakes and giants represent evil or those who betray God.
Degei (pronounced as Deng'aye) is similar to Zeus in the Fijian pantheon of Ancient God's.