Find of the ceramic vessel fragments with snake representation from Japra near Bosanski Novi

Abstract

In ancient times snake representations were present in many myths and cults. Snake was often the symbol of life and death. As a cult animal occurs in Mithraism, and as a symbol of evil arises in the Christian tradition. In the area of a large mining site of Japra were found two fragments of pottery with representations of snakes that are wrapped around the handle. According
the analogy with similar cases can be said that these vessels are connected with cult of Mithras and were used for religious purposes.