Garway Templar church, serpent carving

Garway Templar church, serpent carving

To the right of the piscina is this figure, which has variously been interpreted as a serpent, or an eel. It is possible that the serpent may represent the healing duties of the Templar knights, for in the Far East the serpent is associated with healing.

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