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The mythology and biology of the snake.

"The cobra is shown on the brow of the king, rearing up with the whole throat swollen, the dramatic gesture we call the uraeus."

Picture: Green tree python, Credit: Getty Images

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大象传媒 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project