" Asp " is the modern anglicisation of the word "aspis", which in antiquity referred to any one of several venomous snake species found in the Nile region. [1] . The specific epithet, aspis, is a Greek word that means "viper". [2] . It is believed that aspis referred to what is now known as the Egyptian cobra. [3]

2025年2月16日 · Asp, anglicized form of aspis, name used in classical antiquity for a venomous snake, probably the Egyptian cobra, Naja haje. It was the symbol of royalty in Egypt, and its bite was used for the execution of favoured criminals in Greco-Roman times.

2024年5月27日 · The asp is a venomous snake native to parts of Europe. Although this reptile has long been associated with the culture of ancient Egypt, historians believe the Egyptian symbolism referred to a horned viper or a species of cobra. Asps are not native to Egypt, and their triangular heads slightly resemble those of cobras.

2021年10月26日 · The best-known flannel moth and stinging caterpillar in Texas is the puss moth caterpillar, Megalopyge opercularis, commonly called an “Asp.” This caterpillar is often abundant and may infest shade trees and shrubbery around homes, schools, and in parks. They are of little importance as enemies of shade trees, but they can cause a severe sting.

2023年10月1日 · The Asp, also known as the Egyptian Cobra, is a highly venomous snake species found in Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is known for its distinctive hood and deadly venom, which can cause severe neurological symptoms and even death if not treated promptly.

Vipera aspis is a viper species found in southwestern Europe. Its common names include asp, asp viper, [5] European asp, [6] and aspic viper, [7] among others. Like all other vipers, it is venomous.

2020年12月4日 · The Asp was the first snake to be born from Medusa’s blood, and it has the most poison in its body of any snake. As such it has garnered a fearsome reputation in classical sources. When speaking of the asp it is important to differentiate between the Egyptian cobra, the aspic viper, and the asp of legend, which is both and more besides.

The asp (Leuciscus aspius) is a European freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family. It is sometimes considered by taxonomic authorities to be one of two members of the genus Aspius. It is protected under Appendix III of the Bern Convention and listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.

2016年10月26日 · The asp or the Egyptian cobra is usually described as a two foot long snake with shiny yellow irises and small shield like structures on their head. The asp has usually a turned up snout giving it the appearance of a small spike. The underside of this snake is usually gray, dirty yellow or blackish in color.

The Egyptian asp (Naja haje) is a species of venomous snake native to North Africa and the Middle East. It has been venerated by ancient civilizations since antiquity, but its place in history remains somewhat mysterious. This article seeks to explore the cultural significance of this reptile in Egypt, including why it was so revered