Crystal Head Vodka LNY Year of the Snake

Cross-culturally, snakes have been regarded as symbols of continuous rebirth and transformation, and are often portrayed as guardians. In East Asia, they are closely tied with nature and water, and are sometimes referred to as little dragons due to the belief that dragon imagery was derived from depictions of snakes. In legend, a Great Race to cross a river was held to decide the order of the 12 animals in the zodiac. The snake obtained a ride across the river by hiding itself coiled around the horse’s hoof. As the horse was about to cross the finish line, the snake jumped out, startling the horse and allowing the snake to finish ahead of it in sixth place.