Reptiles

Reptilse are vertebrate animals of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land. Their symbolic meaning is culturally defined.

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Symbolic meaning of reptiles

The symbolic meaning of reptiles tends to depend on the cultural context.

In Indo-European cultures, snakes, e.g., usually are a symbol of evil, of cunning and deceit. Think, e.g., of the story of Adam and Eve.

In Latin-American and Far Esstern cultures, on the other hand, reptiles typically are symbols of strength, courage, wisdom

Still to be expanded. See Snake and Serpent in the mean time.

 

Extraterrestrial Reptiles

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