SERPENT AND SIVA WORSHIP: AND MYTHOLOGY, IN CENTRAL AMERICA, AFRICA, AND ASIA. AND THE ORIGIN OF SERPENT WORSHIP. Two Treatises. by HYDE CLARKE (Author), C. STANILAND WAKE (Author), ALEXANDER WILDER (Editor)

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Serpent and Siva Worship: A Study of Ancient Religious Traditions
By Hyde Clarke and C. Staniland Wake

This book examines the widespread practice of serpent and Siva worship, tracing its origins and influence across Central America, Africa, and Asia. It investigates how ancient civilizations revered the serpent as a powerful symbol of divinity, wisdom, and transformation, while also uncovering the role of Siva worship and its connections to early belief systems beyond India.

Drawing from historical records, mythology, and linguistic evidence, the authors analyze the links between serpent-worshiping cultures and reveal striking similarities in their religious traditions. They discuss how serpent symbolism appears in sacred texts, temple carvings, and ritual practices, showing its association with creation, fertility, protection, and the cosmic order. The book also explains Siva’s significance as a supreme deity and how his worship extended beyond the Indian subcontinent, shaping religious thought in other parts of the world.