"Corchen"

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There are many Goddesses who are associated with the symbol of the snake, such as Hekate, Wadjet, Angitia, and most of them are considered Mother Goddesses.  Corchen, is a very old Goddess, and not much is known about her. All that is really known, is that She was a Goddess of rebirth and fertility, connected with the energy of the earth and reincarnation, and She was depicted nude with two snakes on either side. The serpent is an ancient symbol of the Goddess and has been used by many different cultures since the beginning of time. Although in modern times, the snake has been demonized as an evil and deceitful creature. This new view of a once sacred animal was imprinted on us by Christianity in their tale of Adam and Eve. This was not the case for our ancient ancestors. Many cultures including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, and many more revered the snake as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, rebirth, and fertility.

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Paola Luciani Fulbright