Which mythology does Python belong to?

Python belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Python appear in?

Python appears in Apollo, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Python

The great serpent of Delphi slain by Apollo

Mythology: Greek mythology
Group: Monsters
Appears in: Apollo
Places: Delphi

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Python is the monstrous earth-serpent that guards the oracle at Delphi, offspring of Gaia herself. Sent by jealous Hera to hound the pregnant Leto, the dragon is hunted down by her son Apollo, who slays it with his arrows and claims the sanctuary as his own. In its memory Apollo founds the Pythian Games and names his prophetess the Pythia.

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Who is Python?: Python is the monstrous earth-serpent that guards the oracle at Delphi, offspring of Gaia herself. Sent by jealous Hera to hound the pregnant Leto, the dragon is hunted down by her son Apollo, who slays it with his arrows and claims the sanctuary as his own.
Which mythology does Python belong to?: Python belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Python appear in?: Python appears in Apollo, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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