In China, the snake is a character that is both good and evil, some say it is cold-blooded and ruthless, but there are many words of praise for it in traditional Chinese stories, such as the Legend of the White Snake which is not a direct story about the Year of the Snake, but the love story between the White Snake and Hsu Hsien is widely circulated in China, which has had a profound impact on the image of the snake. The White Snake spirit, Bai Suzhen, transformed into a beautiful human form and married Xu Xian in order to thank the scholar Xu Xian for saving her life in a previous life. However, this interracial love affair offended the heavenly law, and Bai Suzhen was eventually suppressed under the Leifeng Pagoda. The snake in this story is endowed with the qualities of deep love and affection, and has become an important part of the snake image in Chinese culture.

    Our human ancestors, Nuwa and Fuxi, were also half-human and half-snake. When heaven and earth first opened, the two gods of fire and water fought, causing the sky to collapse and the human race to face extinction. At the critical moment, a half-human, half-snake deity stepped forward to save mankind. This deity was Nuwa, who used colorful stones to mend the sky and save the people. That day is also regarded as the first day of the Year of the Snake. This legend not only reflects the wisdom and spirituality of the snake, but also symbolizes that there is always hope and strength in times of trouble.

   The stories of the Year of the Snake are rich and colorful, and each of them contains a profound cultural meaning and national spirit. These stories not only give us a deeper understanding and feeling of snakes, but also allow us to feel the charm and power of traditional culture when celebrating the Year of the Snake.