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It is probably the most laid-back member of the animal kingdom.
Known as a great deceiver, It is evil's incarnation, Once used for veneration, The root of all procreation. All you can do is shiver, When it begins to slither.
Though desert men once called me God, today men call me mad. For I wag my tail when I am angry. And growl when I am glad.
I am orange with black stripes and known for my fierce roar. What am I?
A warrior among the flowers, he bears a thrusting sword. He uses it whenever he must, to defend his golden hoard.
I touch the Earth, I touch the sky, but if I touch you, you’ll likely die. What am I?