Ancient Symbol Worship (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Influence of the Phallic Idea in the Religions of Antiquity
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Hodder M. Westropp, C. Staniland Wake | ISBN: | 9781411465145 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | March 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Hodder M. Westropp, C. Staniland Wake |
| ISBN: | 9781411465145 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | March 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
This 1874 work considers the earliest deity, Baal; the prevalence of phallic worship in many ancient cultures; ancient views of nature and fertility; the phallus as a revered symbol and charm against evil; the phallus’ role in fertility and licentiousness; circumcision; serpent symbolism associated with phallic worship; and more.
This 1874 work considers the earliest deity, Baal; the prevalence of phallic worship in many ancient cultures; ancient views of nature and fertility; the phallus as a revered symbol and charm against evil; the phallus’ role in fertility and licentiousness; circumcision; serpent symbolism associated with phallic worship; and more.
