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

But the snake in Chinese culture is not just a divine or benevolent figure. It also represents duality–wisdom and danger, good and evil. This dual nature is reflected in numerous Chinese legends, ...

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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 ...

Thimmamma Marrimanu is a banyan tree that has survived multiple cyclones and persevered to witness half a millennium of human ...

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During the Victorian era, the concept of floriography—the language of flowers—gained popularity. People would send roses to ...