The Pedra da Serpe, also known as the Serpent Stone, is an exceptional monument located near Corme, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. This remarkable relief, sculpted from granite, occupies a unique place in the Western world. Its origins and worship date back millennia, making it a testimony of an ancient and lost tradition.

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March 25, 2024

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A mysterious stone with a winged serpent in the middle of an intersection in Gondomil

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The Pedra da Serpe is a symbol of Christianization. The snakes (Celts) were a plague and were driven out of Galicia by the Christians.

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View of Estrela Island – Praia da Ermida loop from Illa da Estrela

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View of Estrela Island – Praia da Ermida loop from Illa dos Cagallóns

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Location: Ponteceso, Septentrional, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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View of Estrela Island – Barra Dunes loop from Illa dos Cagallóns

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