house-snake
ancestor earth German folklore single tradition · 1
The house-snake is an ancestor spirit revered in German popular belief and among some African tribes. It is said to care for cows and children, and its appearance is considered an omen of death. The life of a pair of house-snakes is believed to be bound to that of their master and mistress.
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“the “house-snake,” as it is called, cares for the cows and the children, and its appearance is an omen of death”
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