Chapter
The Eternal Feminine and the Poisonous Snake
1:41:48 - 1:45:34 (03:46)
This podcast discusses the symbolism behind images of Mary and the snake, representing the eternal feminine and evil respectively, and how belief in evil is harder to dispense with than belief in the highest good.
Clips
The image of Mary with her head in the stars and her foot on a snake represents the eternal feminine and the highest good.
1:41:48 - 1:45:34 (03:46)
Symbolism
Summary
The image of Mary with her head in the stars and her foot on a snake represents the eternal feminine and the highest good. The symbolism of the snake as the external enemy or predator also highlights the belief in evil and the brutality of predatory people.