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?

Snakes are admired for their beauty and significance in ecosystems. Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San ...

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

The shedding of a snake’s skin carries deep meaning — it is a symbol of transformation and renewal. Could this year be a year ...

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

Festival ushers in the Year of the Snake, China is flooded with auspicious representations of the hissing, scaly reptile, ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...

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, ...

Festival ushers in the Year of the Snake China is flooded with auspicious representations of the hissing scaly reptile from pythons c ...

Cardinal Santos Medical Center welcomed the Lunar New Year in high spirits as patients, doctors, and staff gathered for a celebration of cultural diversity, good fortune, and prosperity at Dr. Eduardo ...

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