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The serpent represented the infinite for the Incas. The serpent symbolizes the world below or the world of the dead (the Ukhu Pacha). When people left the earthly world they joined this other dimension represented by the serpent. For the Incas the serpent also represented wisdom.

In the rich tapestry of global spirituality, cloves thread their way through diverse cultures, each attributing unique meanings to these tiny buds beyond their physical form. The motif of protection and purification recurs time and again. Cloves emerge as guardians, warding off negative energies and evil spirits.