Python
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ニシキヘビ, パイソン
a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it
例
The python slithered silently through the underbrush, its muscular body undulating with graceful ease.
ニシキヘビは茂みを静かに這い、その筋肉質の体は優雅なやすさでうねっていた。
With a flick of its tongue, the python tasted the air, sensing the presence of potential prey nearby.
舌をひらめかせ、ニシキヘビは空気を味わい、近くに潜在的な獲物の存在を感じた。
02
a dragon or serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi
例
According to legend, Apollo killed the Python at Delphi.
The priestess of Delphi told stories of the Python.
03
a prophetic spirit or person believed to be inspired or possessed by such a spirit
例
The oracle was considered a python, delivering messages from the gods.
In ancient Greece, a python could enter a trance to prophesy.
