Serpens

ed the snake at once. Not long after, another snake came upon him carrying an herb (some believe it to be mistletoe) in it's mouth. The serpent came upon the dead one giving it the herb and reviving it from the dead. Ophiuchus snatched some of the herb that the serpent was carrying and gained the power to bring the dead back to life. This skill-completed Ophiuchus's training in medicine. Not only could he cure illness, he could also revive the dead. The gods became angry because of Ophiuchus's discovery because it made the mortals immortal. Pluto, the god of the Underworld and Realm of the Dead, was especially an
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