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

Symbols of wisdom and transformation In Greek mythology the rod of Asclepius, entwined with a single serpent, symbolizes medicine and healing -- an emblem still used in healthcare today.

In the Chinese zodiac, the snake is associated with wisdom, charm ... dpa/Photoshot/picture alliance Conversely, the giant serpent Apep represented chaos and disorder. According to Egyptian ...