Ophiolatreia An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World

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India conspicuous in the history of Serpent Worship--Nágpúr-- Confessions of a snake worshipper--The gardeners of Guzerat-- Cottages for snakes at Calicut--The Feast of the Serpents--The deity Hari--Garuda--The snake as an emblem of immortality.