As the Year of the Blue Snake unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the symbolic meanings of the serpent across various cultures. In Western traditions, the snake is commonly associated with sin and ...

Historically, parts of snakes, such as their skin and gall, have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat ailments ...

What is the allure of the snake that captured the imagination of the ancient world, even becoming one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals? The Year of the Snake is here, and let's explore the profound ...

Amid the festive cheer, the snake -- a symbol that carries intricate cultural ... It is also associated with medicine and the medical profession, appearing on emblems of institutions including ...

Amid the festive cheer, the snake -- a symbol that carries intricate cultural ... It is also associated with medicine and the medical profession, appearing on emblems of institutions including ...

The snake comes sixth in the 12-animal rotation used by the Chinese to represent the year, following the loong and preceding the horse. Others in the zodiac include rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, sheep/goat, ...