We are all familiar with the tragic fall from grace that was Adam and Eve and how they were tricked into eating from the forbidden fruit, forever condemning them to a mortal life in this world. Very little emphasis has been given thought to the creature that led them to this fall, the serpent.
Known as Nahash, in Hebrew, the Nahash was a trickster and was “more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made.” (gen3:1). The Nahash convinced Eve to take a bite of the fruit and share it with Adam.
For the act, the Nahash was cursed to crawl on its belly throughout its existence.
Other old stories do follow the same trend as the Nahash, such as the tragic tale of the Titan Prometheus, who stole fire from the Gods to give to man, and was punished to be eaten alive by birds for all eternity.
Many may argue whether the conversation with the Nahash cased human’s greatest downfall or gave them their greatest gift.
My handful of readers may notice I’ve been into writing about cursed men of scripture such as Cain and the soldier who lost an ear in this blog so below is another short piece on the contemplation of the Nahash on his actions after their downfall.
Happy reading
One of a few portrayals of Nahash before curse. from the works of Philip Cheaney
Voice of
Nahash
From the
unpublished works of the grim poet
I
am the serpent who brought reason to man.
I gave my legs so that he could roam the earth with a more
inquisitive mind.
Whatever curse brought upon you is shared by me.
As you walk through
this world
I crawl through it
Dragging myself through the dust and gavel that is the
earth.
Tell me human.
Were I not to lead you to taste the fruit
Would you have not tried for yourself?
Your fall is your greatest triumph.
Your longing to return your greatest motivation
We are not very different you and I human.
