> The Egyptian Cobra is also known as Cleopatra’s Asp.
> Supposedly, Cleopatra committed suicide using the venom of this famed Asp snake.
> The asp was a symbol of royalty to the Egyptians, while the cobra
> was associated with Cleopatra’s favourite goddess, Isis.
>
> The dance title was suggested by Toronto dancer Donald Holmes.

NB the book suggests the recording <<ddrec:Queen's Jubilee, The#5837>> but that is 4x40 bars whereas this dance is 4x32 bars.