ophiolatry

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English

Etymology

From ophio- +‎ -latry, from Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, snake) and λατρεία (latreía, worship).

Noun

ophiolatry (uncountable)

  1. snake worship
    Hyponym: Ophism
    • 1896, Smithsonian Institution, Annual Report of the Board of Regents:
      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.

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