symbol – n.. an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality
eternity – n. time without an end
serpent – n. literary : a usually large snake
skirt – n. a piece of clothing worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist down
tempt – v. to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise
forbid – v. to order (someone) not to do something : formal : to say that (something) is not allowed
slither – v. to slip or slide like a snake
reputation – n. overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general
behind your back – phrase without someone's knowledge : in secret