Some ancient sources report snakes that had wings and could fly, including Herodotus and even the Bible. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the ancient Greek historian's reports, what Isaiah had to say, and whether there really could have been ancient flying snakes.AI-powered
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Flying Snakes! (Herodotus, Isaiah, Bible, Fossils, Uraeus, Wadjet, Serpent, Cobra)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
The Mystery of Flying Snakes
This chapter discusses the various theories and speculations surrounding the accounts of flying snakes mentioned by Herodotus. From the possibility of large winged insects to venomous scorpions and bats, the chapter explores different explanations for the phenomenon. It also considers the connection between Egyptian iconography, cobras, and the belief in flying snakes.
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