In mythology, the serpent symbolizes fertility and procreation, wisdom, death, and resurrection (due to the shedding of its skin, which is not akin to rebirth), and in the earliest schools of mysticism, the symbol of ‘The Word’ was the serpent. The ‘light’ that appeared was metaphorically defined as a serpent called ‘Kundalini’, coiled at the base of the spine to remain dormant in an unawakened person. Divinity or awakening one’s godhood and latent abilities came with the rituals and teachings brought by the serpent people.  Slithering Through the Stories of Ancient Snake Deities: Serpent Gods of Ancient Mythology  Read moreSection: NewsMyths & LegendsRead Later