Why do snake symbolize traitors?

Question

What is the reason to symbolize traitors with snake?

Comments

Because there are very cunny in nature, take a look at the story in the Bible where our first mother was deceived by the serpent and still now there are same. 

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The symbolism comes from the Bible, where Satan took the form of a snake and tricked Eve into eating the Forbidden Fruit.

Answer 1

This can be likened to the scriptures where we get to see that the snake is the animal that the devil took its form when the disobedient that happened in the garden of Eden which included Adam and Eve.

The Bible took time to narrate how the snake (devil) convinced and deceived Eve that there is nothing wrong in eating that fruit which they say that it is forbidden by God. The way that the snake even assured Eve that once she takes the fruit and convinces Adam to do likewise, that they will get to understand the right from the wrong, the bad from the good and all that.

The scripture also went further to narrate how God got to know that Adam and his wife, Eve, has disobeyed him and how they were chased from garden. So, when we read that part of the Bible, we get to see the reason snakes are always seen as one of the worst animals that we have on earth.

Comments

I can see your point there, when time of temptation of Eve and Adan which is the snake.

Answer 2

The symbolism of snake as tractor is dated back to Biblical era when it led a surreptitious attack against the first man and woman made by God by deceiving them to rebel against Him. Ever since this account, snake has always been as tractor because it made itself to be used by devil. And mind you there is no any other tractor bigger than the king of the dark world himself, which is devil.

Sadly, since this act of rebellion instigated by devil through the use of snake, there has been sin in the world. And this sin brought about the separation of man and his God until the coming of Jesus Christ, which reconcilled man with his God through His death on the cross.

Let's relate this account to the present event. Anybody that betrays his fellow man is dubbed snake because he/she possesses that trait of been used by the devil. For this very reason that's why snake is called a tractor.

Answer 3

I think this is something to do with a snake is used in the bible, they cheat the first human beings Eve and Adam, that is the reason why everyone who is cheating and being a traitor is called a snake. Actually, with all due respect to the snake, they doesn't deserve it. Snake has the purpose here in our planet. They are one of the animals which balances the ecosystem. They are just killing someone for food and when they need to defend themselves. They are not even named as traitor or cheater, but as a dangerous animals because you could be killed by its venom which is very poisonous. Same goes with people who can put a dirt on your reputation by making stories about you, that is not true. It could be compared to a poison that will kill you inside, instantly.

Answer 4

snake symbolize traitor because it is the animal that the devil took at the beginning snake is a worst animal that we have on earth it has leg before and God erase it legs

Answer 5

Snake as a traitor and snake as some dark mystical figure is based on the mythologies and the religious studies finding. Prior to modern age, the mythological world tend to have snakes encounter which resembled rage and the traitor like nature. So they symbolize it with the traitor attitude. Though often that may or may not be the case considering animals have natural pattern to bite or be friendly purely on instinct. 

Answer 6

In the biblical context, the serpent was used by Satan to lure Eve into eating the forbidden fruit which she also soothed Adam to eat it. 

Answer 7

Snakes are associated with treachery because of the way they hunt their prey and their prey. 

When the prey is not aware of a snakes presence, the snake takes advantage and prey. 

This is similar to traitors, they take advantage of you when you are not aware. 

Answer 8

Due to the way they hunt their prey and our shared evolutionary history, snakes are often connected with deceit. In the past, it represents the word rebirth.

Answer 9

The association of snakes with traitors goes back to the biblical story of Adam and Eve. In the story, the serpent is used to represent the devil, who tempts Eve to disobey God and eat the forbidden fruit. This betrayal is seen as a form of treachery and has resulted in the association of snakes with traitors. The snake is also seen as a symbol of deception and sneaky behavior, which ties in with the idea of betrayal and treachery.

Answer 10

Snake are associated with treachery because of the nature of the way they hunt their prey and evolutionary relationship to us 

Answer 11

Snakes have been associated with treachery in many cultures due to their sneaky and unpredictable nature. In some religious stories, the snake is portrayed as a deceiver, such as in the biblical story of Adam and Eve. This association has carried over into modern times and is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is deceitful or untrustworthy. Additionally, the venomous nature of some snakes, which can cause harm or death, can add to the negative connotations associated with them.

Answer 12

The symbol of a snake representing a traitor likely dates back to ancient times, when snakes were thought to have negative connotations due to their cunning, sly and manipulative behaviour. Snakes often slither silently, move swiftly and can hide away quickly, which is associated with sneaking and sneaking around, making it an apt symbol of deception and untrustworthiness. Additionally, many stories have depicted the serpent as a figure of betrayal and treachery, like in the bible when the serpent was the one responsible for leading Adam and Eve to disobedience and original sin. Thus, snakes became a common metaphor for deviousness, ultimately representing someone who is a traitor and should not be trusted.

Answer 13

There are many reasons to symbolize traitors with snake. Some reasons include when someone is traitorous because they have a loyalty to a certain side or order and know they are working against the said side. When this happens, the snake would be symbolizing the traitor.

Answer 14

Snakes are associated with treachery because of the nature of the way they hunt their prey and their evolutionary relationship to us. Many snakes are ambush predators, which means they use the lack of awareness of their prey to their advantage (like a traitor who appears to be losing to a particular side).

Answer 15

because of the nature of the way they hunt their prey and their evolutionary relationship to us. Many snakes are ambush predators, which means they use the lack of awareness of their prey to their advantage (like a traitor who appears to be losing to a particular side).

Answer 16

the snake (devil) convinced and deceived Eve that there is nothing wrong in eating that fruit which they say that it is forbidden by God. The way that the snake even assured Eve that once she takes the fruit and convinces Adam to do likewise, that they will get to understand the right from the wrong, the bad from the good and all that.