72 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).2 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).
The snake is an ancient symbol among indigenous people throughout the Americas. Often called the serpent, snake figures appear in Native American culture, art and religion. The symbolism of the snake relates to transformation, fertility, patience, feminine powers and healing.
In India, snake cults or cults of the spirit of the snake are connected with the symbolism of the waters of the sea. Snakes are guardians of the springs of life and of immortality, and also of those superior riches of the spirit that are symbolized by hidden treasure (17).