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The imagery of the snake being defeated by a hero was adopted by later [[Christianity|Christians]] as St. George trampling the Dragon. This represented the power of [[Jesus]] (the [[Sun]] / Apollo / Ra) defeating [[Satan]] (darkness / Python / Apophis). | The imagery of the snake being defeated by a hero was adopted by later [[Christianity|Christians]] as St. George trampling the Dragon. This represented the power of [[Jesus Christ]] (the [[Sun]] / Apollo / Ra) defeating [[Satan]] (darkness / Python / Apophis). | ||
In his book on demonology, ''[[Daemonologie]]'' (1597), King James equated the [[Witch of Endor]] with the oracle of Pythia. Further expounding on this belief, many modern Christians believe the spirit of Python or Pytho is one of the most dangerous spiritual adversaries that a person can encounter. | In his book on demonology, ''[[Daemonologie]]'' (1597), King James equated the [[Witch of Endor]] with the oracle of Pythia. Further expounding on this belief, many modern Christians believe the spirit of Python or Pytho is one of the most dangerous spiritual adversaries that a person can encounter. | ||