Symbol of the Great Serpent

The American Indians were deeply spiritual people and passed on their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through symbols and signs, such as the symbol of the Great Serpent. The symbol of the Great Serpent comes from the ancient Mississippi culture of North America, the mound-builder culture. The mound builders attached great mystical value to the serpent. Some Native American tribes, including the Creek, Choctaw, Cherokee, Seminole, and Chickasaw, still retain some elements of Mississippi culture. It is believed that their sacred rites, myths and symbols originate from the people of the Mississippi. The Great Serpent symbol represented an evil creature, but a similar symbol - Horned Serpent., was usually regarded as benevolent or benevolent, although frightening a creature like Avanyu.