Significance of Spider poison
Spider poison is described in both Purana and scientific contexts as the harmful effects resulting from spider bites. Purana indicates severe symptoms like fever and a long incubation period, while science highlights pain, swelling, and skin lesions. Certain spider species can cause significant human envenomings, and the venom, produced for subduing prey, doesn't always correlate with the severity of symptoms experienced. Overall, spider poison represents a serious concern due to its varied and potentially severe effects on humans.
Synonyms: Venom, Toxin, Neurotoxin
In Dutch: Spinnen gif; In Finnish: Hämähäkin myrkkyä; In Spanish: Veneno de araña
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Hindu concept of 'Spider poison'
In Hinduism, spider poison symbolizes the potential for severe afflictions—both physical and spiritual—reflecting the long incubation of suffering that can arise from seemingly small, yet potent, negative influences in life.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Spiders whose bites can cause severe symptoms such as fever, burning sensation, and putrefaction, with a long incubation period.[1]