The Serpent Grail tells of the existence of an ancient cult that worshipped serpents, was linked to early Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and paganism, and spanned continents. The central rite of this cult was to mix together snake blood and venom in a ceremonial bowl, forging a powerful healing elixir. The authors provide evidence that this rite holds keys to such persistent legends as the Elixir of Life and the Holy Grail itself. As the book unfolds, it examines the symbolism found in all great mystery traditions that involve a search for some ultimate truth or "grail," offering a radical re-interpretation of world history. Uniting such ancient mysteries as the structure of the Egyptian pyramids, the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, and the existence of the lost city of Atlantis, The Serpent Grail reveals a powerful truth that has been buried for hundreds of years.