Nachash

The Trickster Snake of Eden

### Titles

Snake of Eden, Serpent of Eden, Serpent of Knowledge, Biblical Serpent, Ancient Snake, the Trickster, the Tempter, the Damned, the Seducer, Tempting One, Serpent of Eden, Serpent of Light

## Profile

### Race

Demonic Serpent (Presumed Avatar of Satan), Edenist Serpent (Formerly)

### Occupation

Residence of Eden (Formerly), Tempter of Humanity

## Relationships

### Other Relationships

Satan (True Self?), Samael (Rider), Eve & Adam (Source of Temptation)

## Other

### Status

Alive

**Nachash**, simply known as **The Serpent**, is considered one of the earliest biblical personifications of evil, credited as a manifestation of Satan, being the one by which he successfully tempted Adam and Eve into eating the Forbidden Fruit and thus brought about the Fall of Humanity.

## Overview

The serpent, often referred to as "Nachash" in Hebrew, is known as a deceptive and cunning creature. It tempts Eve by promoting the idea that eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge would be beneficial, even though God had explicitly forbidden it. This deceitful behavior of the serpent is a central element of the story and serves as the catalyst for the disobedience of Adam and Eve, which leads to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Its enigmatic presence continues to spark theological and cultural discussions, making it one of the most intriguing and enduring figures in religious literature.

Nachash is a multifaceted symbol, interpreted differently across various cultures and religious traditions. While it is widely accepted that Nachash is a form of the Devil, others believe that Nachash is a separate entity acting as an agent of chaos and disorder, or even a vessel for Satan's influence. Another is that Satan or (Lucifer) actually possessed the Serpent to hide from the patrolling Cherubim. Regardless, Nachash serves as a powerful symbol of manipulation and distrust through the modern world of man, cautioning against disobedience and the consequences of defying divine commands.

Much like how Satan and Lucifer had originally been free to wander Heaven as an angel so to was the Serpent an accepted member of God's Earthly paradise (known as the Garden of Eden) and was blessed alongside all other animals; it is believed that Nachash originally walked on legs like other animals.

## Appearance

Nachash before the fall had the appearance of a huge serpent, approximately 15 meters long, also having four legs.

## Personality

Nachash is a deceptive and cunning creature. It tempts Eve by promoting the idea that eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge would be beneficial, even though God had explicitly forbidden it.

## Powers and Abilities

Nachash is described as "subtle" or "cunning", which implies a level of intelligence and craftiness above that of the average snake. The serpent possessed the ability to speak and reason, making it distinct from other animals on Earth. The serpent's cunning nature is a significant aspect pf its nature, as it uses its intelligence to tempt Eve into disobeying God's command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. This leads to the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.

## History

### Origin

Just as He wanted to create His own set of humans, God was interested in another species of mortal Earth-bound creatures, the snakes. They were more clever than the rest of their reptile brethren and seemingly had no weaknesses. On that day, God created a serpent and gave it the name "Nachash", and left it alone with Adam and Lilith in the Garden of Eden. They got along fairly well despite the barrier in species, mostly because Nachash had the ability to speak.

### Temptation

After Lilith was forced out of Eden, Nachash began to feel more alone. He still had Adam, however Adam wasn't all that interested in talking to a creature who couldn't even stand. This made him the prime target of a entity who was desperate on winning a war unknown to the serpent.

Just as Lucifer had caused rebellion in Heaven so too did the eternal trickster manage to cause rebellion in the Garden of Eden. As punishment for what he had done to Adam and Eve, God removed Nachash's limbs and cursed him, alongside presumably every other serpent in existence, to slither forevermore across the ground.

## Myths and Legends

While the serpent is portrayed as a clever and persuasive creature in this narrative, there is no indication in the Book of Genesis that the serpent was a deity in its own right, although it is one of only two cases of animals that talk in the Pentateuch. Instead, it is depicted as a cunning and deceitful creature that tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. This story is one of the most well-known narratives in Judeo-Christian tradition and is often interpreted as an allegorical tale about the consequences of disobedience and the origins of human sin.

The serpent's role as a trickster figure, promoting what God had forbidden, is a crucial aspect of the narrative in Genesis and is often interpreted as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience and the introduction of sin into the world. The Book of Genesis, the serpent is described as "subtle" or "cunning" in some translations, which implies a level of intelligence and craftiness. This characteristic is indeed noteworthy, as it suggests that the serpent possessed the ability to speak and reason, making it distinct from other animals in the biblical narrative.

The serpent's cunning nature is a significant aspect of the story, as it uses its intelligence to tempt Eve into disobeying God's command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. This leads to the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and is often seen as the origin of human sin in Judeo-Christian tradition. The idea that the serpent in the Garden of Eden was initially a part of God's Earthly paradise and had a different form or nature before its role in the temptation of Adam and Eve is a concept found in some interpretations and folklore, but it is not explicitly detailed in the biblical account. These interpretations often take creative liberties to provide a more nuanced backstory to the serpent's character.

In the biblical narrative, the serpent is not described as having legs, nor is it explicitly mentioned as a fallen angel or a previously accepted member of the paradise in Eden. The focus of the story is on the serpent's role in tempting Eve and leading to the disobedience of Adam and Eve, resulting in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

The idea that the serpent in Genesis is occasionally believed to be another form of Lilith, Adam's original wife, later succubus and Mother of Demons, who later became associated with succubi and demonic entities in some interpretations; this only applies to those who believe in that particular telling of the Biblical tale. According to this particular tale, after Lilith returned to the Garden of Eden to find Adam married to Eve, she vowed revenge by tempting Eve into eating the Forbidden Fruit, assuming the form of the Serpent.

Although she appeared as having a snake's tail from the waist down, thus becoming an inspiration to the infamous Lamia.

## Quotes

* *"Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?"* - Genesis 3:1.

* *"The Serpent of Knowledge. Many theories, hypotheses and speculations surrounding this mysterious creature. The main theory is that Nachash is a manifestation of the Devil himself. Other possible identities are, Samael, Iblis, Lilith, and Lucifer himself."* - Carl Black.

* *"That guy over there is Nachash, one of Satan's earliest incarnations. He is known by many other names, such as the Serpent, the Seducer, the Tempting One, or Steve."* - Matt Wright.

* *"Well, the Serpent said that God was lying and that we wouldn't die if we ate the forbidden fruit."* - Eve about the incident.
	+ *"Wait, so we're in this hard life because of a talking snake?"'* - Abel's shocked reply.

## Gallery

*Nachash and the Devil**Nachash tempting Even with Adam watching**Nachash's human form**Nachash while being "possessed" by Satan**Nachash before being cursed by God*
## Trivia

* Nāḥāš, Hebrew for "snake", is also associated with divination, including the verb form meaning "to practice divination or fortune-telling".
* It is not yet known which angel/demon was possessing Nachash in Eden (if any), there are five figures that are suspect; Lucifer, Satan, Samael, Lilith and Iblis.

## Image Sources

* (The damned by thecamat dd1l12w-fullview.png) The Damned by thecamat
* (Nachash by cambion art dbkr1l0-fullview.jpg) Nachash by Cambion-Art
* (Adam, Eve, and the Serpent.jpg) Adam, Eve, and the Serpent by Godsartist
* (The serpent by thenightmarecooper db4ynw7-fullview.jpg) The Serpent by TheNightmareCooper
* (Serpent.jpg) Model of Satan as the Serpent from the Creation Museum
* (Sanguinerus by pherigo dcx4u07-fullview.jpg) Sanguinerus by Pherigo
* (Desktop-wallpaper-snake-hd.jpg) snake Drawing from Harsh Kumar
* (Daboia russelii.jpg) Daboia russelii by IsisMasshiro
* (Book of Genesis Chapter 3-8 (Bible Illustrations by Sweet Media).jpg) Biblical illustration of Book of Genesis Chapter 3 by Jim Padgett
* (A snake-like reptile with legs. Etching by Heath after Dr. S Wellcome V0021220.jpg) A snake-like reptile with legs etching by Heath after Dr. Shaw