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17 June 2019
The snake was often depicted in Roman art and jewellery. According to Roman beliefs, it secured the family’s prosperity.
The cult of this reptile probably came from Macedonia, where it was believed that the animal has the magical power to influence fertility. That’s why women so gladly wore snake-shaped jewellery.
Sources
Snakes of Pompeii , "See the world", 26 maja 2015
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