Interesting wiew to the snakes and cultures:
"Snake in Buddhist and Hindu Arts is the latest book of Iranian Indologist Amir Hossein Zekrgoo. The book evaluates and studies the role of snakes in India’s artistic works and traditions."
http://www.ibna.ir/vdchmwnz-23nmid.01t2.html
Snake in Buddhist, Hindu Arts
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