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.
Snakes in Western culture are a symbol of sinfulness, deceit, and just general evil. The reason for this probably goes back at least to the story of Adam and Eve.In that, the serpent lures Eve into sin with his deceit.So the Judeo-Christian tradition starts with a snake causing the first sin to happen. The snake is also connected with sexual sin in particular. This is partly because the sin of Adam and Eve is often seen as being connected with sex.It's probably also connected to the shape of the snake and the sensuality of the way it moves. At any rate, snakes are definitely connected with deceit and sin in our culture.n that, the serpent lures Eve into sin with his deceit. So the Judeo-Christian tradition starts with a snake causing the first sin to happen. The snake is also connected with sexual sin in particular. This is partly because the sin of Adam and Eve is often seen as being connected with sex.