Snakes in the Grass

The first translation is mine. The second translation is from the NIV Bible. 

The 17th century phallic erection may be found in the vineyards of Neustift in Vienna. 

The standing figure with halo of stars on top of the pillar and the Globus is presumably the Son of God. 

God's curse, appears at the foot of the pillar where it may be seen by any snakes in the garden, who are warned they face violent death. 

The closing words of Genesis 3 verse 15, where it says the serpent shall bite the heel, do not appear on the monument.   

I WILL 

SET ENMITY 

BETWEEN YOU O SNAKE 

AND THE WOMAN 

AND BETWEEN YOUR SEED 

AND HER SEED 

SHE WILL STAMP 

ON YOUR HEAD

BOOK OF MOSES 

Ch. III v. XV 

* * *

I will put enmity

between you and the woman

and between your offspring 

and hers;

he will crush your head,

and you will strike his heel.

(Genesis Ch. 3 v. 15 NIV)

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