Look folks how many horses carry their tails like this one, it could almost wag, even young children draw horses with some attempt at a long neck and long rounded head.  Is it possible that you have seen Nagas where there is really a centipede? I agree one sees many stylised forms of serpent but go into your garden  turn over a stone and one of these with pincers and antennae is likely to be there.  It is so clearly drawn in my opinion, almost like a road sign.  Tim
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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