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The serpent or snake, is thought to be a symbol of medicine and healing, although this is unknown.

The snake symbol can also be found with a Z-rod through it.

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digitized imaged from George Bain, Celtic Art, Methods of Construction, design taken from The Book of Kells.

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The fish symbol is also known as the Salmon, it may be symbolic of wisdom and prophecy.

Salmon figure prominently in Celtic mythological tales, they often inhabited the sacred wells, feeding on the fruits (often, hazelnuts) of the tree of life.
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