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Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Flying Snakes! (Herodotus, Isaiah, Bible, Fossils, Uraeus, Wadjet, Serpent, Cobra)

Aug 25, 2023
Exploring ancient reports of flying snakes mentioned by Herodotus and Isaiah in the Bible. Discussing theories and possible explanations for these accounts, including insects, arthropods, bats, and lizards. Examining the faith perspective on the flying snakes in Isaiah and the Hebrew roots of the word 'fiery serpent.' Analyzing historical texts and clay tablets mentioning winged snakes in Arabia. Exploring the fossil deposit in Makhtesh Ramon, Israel, and its relation to ancient texts. Featuring resources for further exploration.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ancient accounts mention flying snakes, with theories proposing locusts, dragonflies, bats, and cobras as possible explanations.
  • The existence of flying serpents in the Book of Isaiah serves as poetic imagery of judgment and harsh desert regions.

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Flying Snakes in Ancient Accounts

Ancient accounts, including that of Herodotus, mention the existence of flying snakes.

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