Serpent
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Serpent may refer to:
In Films, plays and books:
- Serpent, a synonym for snakeSnakeSnakes are elongate, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. Like all squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales...
- Serpent (symbolism)Serpent (symbolism)Serpent in Latin means: Rory Collins :&, in turn, from the Biblical Hebrew word of: "saraf" with root letters of: which refers to something burning-as, the pain of poisonous snake's bite was likened to internal burning.This word is commonly used in a specifically mythic or religious context,...
, the name given to a snake in a religious or mythological context - Serpent (Bible)Serpent (Bible)Serpent is the term used to translate a variety of words in the Hebrew bible, the most common being , , the generic word for "snake"....
, said to have tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden - Serpent (constellations) in astronomy
- Serpent (cipher)Serpent (cipher)Serpent is a symmetric key block cipher which was a finalist in the Advanced Encryption Standard contest, where it came second to Rijndael. Serpent was designed by Ross Anderson, Eli Biham, and Lars Knudsen....
in cryptography - HMS SerpentHMS SerpentTen ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Serpent, after the synonym for snake, whilst another two were planned, and one appears to have been a spurious report:...
, several British Royal Navy ships - Snake (zodiac)Snake (zodiac)The Snake is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Snake is associated with the earthly branch symbol 巳.-Years and the Five Elements:...
, or serpent, animal from Chinese astrology - Serpent Model Racing CarsSerpent Model Racing CarsSerpent Model Racing Cars B.V. is a company from Heemstede, North Holland in the Netherlands specializing in competition grade radio controlled cars which has won numerous IFMAR and EFRA titles, plus several national titles.-History:The company was officially founded in...
, radio-controlled car manufacturer from the Netherlands - "The Serpent", nickname for serial killer Charles SobhrajCharles SobhrajHatchand Bhaonani Gurumukh Charles Sobhraj , better known as Charles Sobhraj, is a serial killer of Indian and Vietnamese origin, who preyed on Western tourists throughout Southeast Asia during the 1970s. Nicknamed "the Serpent" and "the Bikini killer" for his skill at deception and evasion, he...
Constellations
- SerpensSerpensSerpens is a constellation of the northern hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union....
, which represents a snake being tamed by the snake-handler Ophiuchus - Hydra (constellation)Hydra (constellation)Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, measuring 1303 square degrees. It has a long history, having been included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. It is commonly represented as a water snake...
, the many-headed serpent killed by Heracles - HydrusHydrusHydrus is a small constellation in the southern sky, created in the sixteenth century. Its name means "male water snake", and it should not be confused with Hydra, a much larger constellation which represents a female water snake.-History:...
, the water snake, is a minor southern constellation
In Music
- Serpent (band)Serpent (band)Serpent is a Swedish doom metal side project formed by Therion and Entombed members.-Last known line-up:*Piotr Wawrzeniuk - vocals, bass guitar*Ulf Samuelsson - guitar*Per Karlsson - drums-Former members:*Lars Rosenberg- Bass*Johan Lundell - Guitar...
, heavy metal band - Serpent (instrument)Serpent (instrument)A serpent is a bass wind instrument, descended from the cornett, and a distant ancestor of the tuba, with a mouthpiece like a brass instrument but side holes like a woodwind. It is usually a long cone bent into a snakelike shape, hence the name. The serpent is closely related to the cornett,...
, a member of the brass family - The Serpent (album)The Serpent (album)The Serpent is the second studio album by Still Remains, released on August 7, 2007 on Roadrunner Records. The first single to be released was the track "Stay Captive," which was followed by "Dancing with the Enemy". The lyrics and title for the song "Avalanche" are inspired by the role-playing...
, by the band Still Remains - "The Serpent", song from Genesis's 1969 album From Genesis to RevelationFrom Genesis to RevelationFrom Genesis to Revelation was the first album by Genesis, released in March 1969 on Decca Records in England...
In Films, plays and books:
- The Serpent (1916 film)The Serpent (1916 film)The Serpent is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Theda Bara. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where Fox Studios and many early film studios were based there at the beginning of the 20th century. The film is now considered to be a lost film.-Cast:* Theda Bara -...
, starring Theda Bara - The Serpent (2006 film)The Serpent (2006 film)The Serpent is a 2006 French thriller film written and directed by Éric Barbier and based on the 1971 novel Plender by Ted Lewis.-Plot:...
, French film - The Serpent, alternate title for the 1973 film Night Flight from MoscowNight Flight from MoscowNight Flight from Moscow or Le Serpent is a French thriller made in 1973. It was produced and directed by Henri Verneuil. The music was written by Ennio Morricone.-Plot:...
or Le Serpent - Serpent (novel)Serpent (novel)Serpent is the first book in the NUMA Files series of books co-written by best-selling author Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos, and was published in 1999...
, by Clive Cussler - The Serpent (novel)The Serpent (novel)The Serpent is a novel by Jane Gaskell. It was first published in 1963. It is the first part of the Atlan series, a set of four fantasy novels set in prehistoric times...
, by Jane Gaskell - The Serpent, a play created by The Open TheaterThe Open TheaterThe Open Theater was an experimental theatre group active from 1963 to 1973.It was founded in New York City by a group of former students of acting teacher Nola Chilton, and joined shortly thereafter by director Joseph Chaikin, formerly of The Living Theatre, and Peter Feldman...
See also
- Sea serpentSea serpentA sea serpent or sea dragon is a type of sea monster either wholly or partly serpentine.Sightings of sea serpents have been reported for hundreds of years, and continue to be claimed today. Cryptozoologist Bruce Champagne identified more than 1,200 purported sea serpent sightings...
, a mythological sea monster - Snake (disambiguation)Snake (disambiguation)A snake is a type of reptile.Snake may also refer to:-Games and toys:* Snake * Snakes * S.N.A.K.E., a G.I...