Ancient Symbol Worship (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Influence of the Phallic Idea in the Religions of Antiquity
AvC. Staniland Wake,Hodder M. Westropp
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Engelska, 201221 kr
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Beskrivning
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.