What does the priest want?

Hint 1 of 8:

He wants you to show your bravery.

Hint 2 of 8:

By capturing something deadly, perhaps.

Hint 3 of 8:

Like the snake in the pit.

Hint 4 of 8:

The snake is as much afraid of you as you are of it.

Hint 5 of 8:

You need to keep it from crawling back into its little hole.

Hint 6 of 8:

Put a rock in front of the hole, and you can then pick up the snake.

Hint 7 of 8:

Now all you need to do is show that you're willing to shed your own blood.

Hint 8 of 8:

You already have what you need to prove this.