The ouroboros is an ancient symbol that spans numerous cultures and religions throughout the world.
Likely originating in Egypt, China, or Mesopotamia, the ouroboros also appears in Greek, Roman, Hindu, Siberian, Norse, African, and South American mythologies.
It is characterized as a snake or serpent-dragon that forms a circle as it eats its own tail. However, the ouroboros never devours itself completely as it constantly regenerates itself.
Depending on the culture or belief system, it may characterize different things, but in general, it is symbolic of eternity and progressively repeating cycles.
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Ouroboros
Symbolic serpent with tail in its mouth. - Wikipedia
The ouroboros or uroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail.
The ouroboros entered Western tradition via ancient Egyptian iconography and the Greek magical tradition.
It was adopted as a symbol in Gnosticism and Hermeticism and most notably in alchemy.
Some snakes, such as rat snakes, have been known to consume themselves.
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