AboutIrulan Serena Expertise Along with teaching classical Literature for over thirty-eight years, I have also taught history of the Greco-Roman cultures. History and Mythology are, in my opinion, inseparable; it is necessary to have a background in both to have a clear understanding of both ends of the spectrum, the myth and the fact.
Question hello ...I had a dream with a blonde girl a like ... in it was in the time of the Roman Empire ... and the girl was wearing this type of bracelet
Answer Hello Alexander,
You did not specify what, exactly, you wnated to know about the snake bracelt, so I am assuming that you want to know the symbolism of the snake.
The snake is a very symbolic animal with ambiguous associations. For many ancient civilizations, the snake symbolized the underworld and the realm of the dead, apparently because it spends much of its life in hiding and in pits below the surface of the earth.
The snake is also the symbol of rebirth because of its apparent ability to be rejuvenated through the shedding of its skin.
The snake is also an ancient symbol of eternity. It is portrayed as a snake biting its own tail (Greek UROBORUS), which stands for the cycle of eternal return, or for eternity in general.
The Ouroboros is a classic symbol for eternity. The snake is the symbol of life throwing off the past and continuing to live.
Cultures have a tendency to use their symbols in jewelry for adornment as well as other reasons, so you will find that many bracelets, rings and necklaces from ancient times were shaped in the form of snakes.
The Romans adopted many things from the Greek culture, including the symbolism of their jewelry.
