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Next to birds, snakes are probably the oldest
creatures to be connected with divine power. They
were particularly associated with the gods and
goddesses of the underworld, probably because the
snake lived in the ground. Consequently, it was
also a symbol of the earth element. Because the
ancient people saw the snake shedding its skin,
they thought it was shedding its old age and
becoming young again. It was therefore a powerful
symbol of regeneration. There never were any
snakes in Ireland, but the Celts brought with
them a cult of the snake. The story of St.
Patrick banishing the snakes from Ireland is
probably an allegory for banishing the cult of
the snake
See also Coiled
Snake
All necklaces can also be
ordered as brooches
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Colour:
Sapphire blue blend, turquoise/green blend, amber/red blend w/
gold and silver foils
Size: 2"w x 1.25"
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