We must not forget that the lizard and the snake are identified with the unconscious and with the forces of evil. There's something deep in human memory that responds strongly to snakes. Even if you've never seen one. I think that a snake just embodies everything that we fear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Snakes and lizards symbolize deep unconscious fears and evil rooted in human memory.
- In plain terms
- Snakes represent things we fear deep inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge primal fears that exist in our collective memory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What animals trigger your deepest fears?
- Why do some symbols resonate universally?
Another view
Not all cultures view snakes as evil; some see them as healers.
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