old serpent
demonic underworld Christian single tradition · 1
The old serpent is described as the ancient deceiver of humanity and is equated with the great dragon, the Devil, and Satan, though the identification is said to be incorrect.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Referenced in Revelation, a 1st‑century CE text.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- second Adam, first Adam, Adam
- syncretized with
- devils, Satan, great dragon
- equivalent to
- great dragon
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“the “old serpent, that is called the Devil and Satan.””
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