Python
Classical
Python was the giant serpent that guarded the Oracle of Delphi.
Some traditions say that Hera sent the Python to attack Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis. Apollo killed the monster.
Apollo Defeats Python
Statue, 16th century
Musée du Louvre, Paris
Apollo took over the oracle and held the Pythian Games in honour of the Python. Apollo’s prophetesses were given the title, Pythia.
