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<p>[QUOTE="cmezner, post: 5375122, member: 87809"]Serpents were symbols of the king because of their power, of time because of their length, and of rebirth or renewal, because of the shedding of their skins. Serpents played a central part in the mysteries of Dionysus in their role as protectors of the vine (by eating mice and other consumers of grapes). Owing to a reputation of never becoming ill, serpents were also symbols of health, as seen on the staff Asklepios.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cmezner, post: 5375122, member: 87809"]Serpents were symbols of the king because of their power, of time because of their length, and of rebirth or renewal, because of the shedding of their skins. Serpents played a central part in the mysteries of Dionysus in their role as protectors of the vine (by eating mice and other consumers of grapes). Owing to a reputation of never becoming ill, serpents were also symbols of health, as seen on the staff Asklepios.[/QUOTE]
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