In folklore around the world, the connection between people and snakes has existed for thousands of years. In Greek mythology, Echidna was the monstrous "Mother of All Monsters," half-woman, half-snake. On Serpent Queens and other snake myths in the East:
In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, nagas are semi-divine beings, half-human and half-cobra, who live in the resplendent underground realm of Naga-loka. They're both dangerous and beneficial, guarding treasures and waters.
Muslims believe that Jinns can shape-shift and appear in our world as snakes.
Similarly, the Zoroastrians also believe that evil spirits can take the form of animals, such as rats, dogs and serpents.
The Lamia is a snake in Kashmiri mythology, which can assume the form of a woman. However, when it goes out at night, it must assume its true form of a serpent.
Pashto folklore warns you against killing snakes. Should you kill one, its mate will find you, and bite you.
In folklore across Pakistan, from several ethnic groups, the scent of the Raat ki Rani (Night-blooming Jasmine) is believed to attract snakes. She-snakes in particular, are believed to live beneath the tree.
Many legends from Turkic and Persianate cultures speak of the Shahmaran, the Queen of Snakes, who was betrayed by her human lover. Humanity shall only be redeemed if a mortal falls in love with the Shahmaran again, and this time, he sacrifices his life for his beloved.
Shahmaran is also known as the Nagin Malka and is the subject of several South Asian folktales.
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