36: The Dual Nature of Snakes in Mythology

  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast "Witching in the 21st Century"In episode 36  host Swailes, AKA "Friendly green Witch," delves into the fascinating world of snakes in folklore and their magical associations within witchcraft and paganism. Swailes shares personal anecdotes about their experiences as a snake owner, emphasizing the emotional connections formed with their pets. The episode explores cultural perceptions of snakes, contrasting negative portrayals in media and mythology with their positive symbolism in various cultures. Swailes highlights snakes' roles in transformation, fertility, and healing, encouraging listeners to appreciate the multifaceted nature of these often misunderstood creatures.Sister episode - Kundalini with Yasmin Rose https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UCRVLjShx7MT5kEvl8HEx?si=06b84e1762a646c4Check out Patreon.com/thebellwitchpodcast for extra and bonus episodes and to support the creator. Podcast Pals- Just Us Thinking-  https://open.spotify.com/show/3cCp76Ly97i2AEV023XPFN?si=d78563224a114ddbThe White Witch Podcast Medusa Episode -https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gmxmxkdEYdTE2axJDFkqy?si=bba15ba7b1ec4d43Research Links- https://www.bing.com/search?PC=PI04&FORM=PISBRL&q=snake+eating+its+own+tailhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Hopi#ref239442https://mythsandlegend.com/legend-of-the-white-snake/https://historycooperative.org/asclepius-greek-god-of-medicine/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_in_mythologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesculapian_snakehttps://www.learnreligions.com/manasa-the-snake-goddess-1770365https://symbolismandmetaphor.com/symbolism-of-snakes/Made with love and magic instagram.com/The_bell_witch_podcast email [email protected]   Knaresborough reptile rescue-  (1) Facebook