The Blood of a Cobra.....it's what's for dinner? I know what you're thinking: "no way!" but in Indonesia some people find this to be a very treasured and special nourishment. According to Indonesian tradition, eating the blood of a cobra, as well as the cobra's heart (still beating!) will bring you not only nutritional benefits, but more importantly, spiritual enhancement. In western cultures, blood is often seen as dirty and a symbol of death. Though Christianity, in particular Catholicism, discusses the idea of drinking the blood of Christ, I think most westerners would still associate drinking blood with vampires!! In some parts of Asia, the venomous snake blood is mixed with wine. Now, I think that may just be worth a try.Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Bizarre Foods: The Blood of a Cobra
The Blood of a Cobra.....it's what's for dinner? I know what you're thinking: "no way!" but in Indonesia some people find this to be a very treasured and special nourishment. According to Indonesian tradition, eating the blood of a cobra, as well as the cobra's heart (still beating!) will bring you not only nutritional benefits, but more importantly, spiritual enhancement. In western cultures, blood is often seen as dirty and a symbol of death. Though Christianity, in particular Catholicism, discusses the idea of drinking the blood of Christ, I think most westerners would still associate drinking blood with vampires!! In some parts of Asia, the venomous snake blood is mixed with wine. Now, I think that may just be worth a try.
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