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Python Greek A female serpent born of the Earth.

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Python Greek A female serpent born of the Earth. The goddess Hera sent Python to torment her rival Leto, one of the many loves of Zeus, and the mother of Apollo. The young Apollo slew the Python and bid the serpent to rot where it had fallen. The spot where this encounter took place was called Pytho, from the Greek word pytho, "to rot." The name was later changed to Delphi. The site became the most venerated shrine in ancient Greece, sacred to Apollo. The Pythian Games were held every four years in honor of the ancient Python and were next in importance to the famous Olympic Games.

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