Throughout her practice, Niki Saint Phalle repeatedly referenced a personal and mythical bestiary that she brought to life in ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

Local specialty foods have spurred economic growth and allowed residents to immerse themselves in the ambience of the Year of ...

Mesoamerican codices, national symbols, and motifs found in older European churches inspire Timo Fahler's mixed-media works.

One of the most famous Chinese folk tales is the “Legend of the White Snake.” Although early versions of the myth date back ...

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...

A young man who has loved snakes from a young age shared that he had been bitten by snakes on many occasions, but still loves ...

In the Western culture, snakes are often associated with temptation, sin and evil forces, famously symbolized by the serpent in the Bible who lured Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. It is also ...

But when they leave — believing their sins have been cleansed by the redemptive bath — they leave with one thing in common: their foreheads display a sacred stroke of color.

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Lunar New Year is a special holiday that many people around the world celebrate, especially in countries like China, Korea, ...

The snake also symbolizes the pursuit of love and happiness. In Chinese culture, they are grouped with the turtle and crane ...