Synopsis

The reptilian alien is a recurring motif in science fiction, appearing in works ranging from H.P. Lovecraft’s Valusian narratives to the Cardassians of *Star Trek*, and the Visitors from the television series *V*. But might ancient myths of reptilian creatures suggest something beyond mere pop-culture invention? Legends of serpent beings are widespread across every continent. The Bible, the Quran, and the ancient texts of the Nag Hammadi codices all depict reptilian entities interacting with hum