PythonSerpent

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PythonSerpent is a monstrous serpent from Greek mythology, often associated with oracles and slain by the god Apollo.

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PythonSerpent canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Greek mythological creature
monster
mythological serpent
aftermath Apollo establishes his oracle at Delphi
associatedWith Apollo NERFINISHED
Delphi NERFINISHED
oracles
category Greek legendary creatures
chthonic beings
mythological dragons
culture Ancient Greek mythology NERFINISHED
deathCause shot by Apollo's arrows
enemyOf Apollo NERFINISHED
etymology name related to verb meaning "to rot" in Greek
event slaying marks Apollo's takeover of Delphi
function chthonic guardian
gender often described as female
habitat Mount Parnassus area NERFINISHED
region around Delphi
killedBy Apollo NERFINISHED
mythType foundation myth of Delphi
notableFor being slain by Apollo
opposedBy Olympian gods
parentage offspring of Gaia
role guardian of the Delphic oracle
species serpent
symbolism chthonic powers
primordial earth forces
prophecy
worshipContext connected to Delphic cult practices

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GreekMonsters includes PythonSerpent