Ophiolatry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ophiolatry is a noun meaning snake worship.
Meaning
snake worship.
Example Sentences
The serpent depicted on one of the food vessels is so close in its symbolism to this mythic being of Tusayan folklore that it is probable ophiolatry of a kindred sort was practiced in the ancient pueblo of Sikyatki where it was found.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ophiomancy, idolatry, pyrolatry, cynolatry, antholatry, ophite.
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