Ancient Symbol Worship (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): Influence of the Phallic Idea in the Religions of Antiquity

by Hodder M. Westropp, C. Staniland Wake

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411465145
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/20/2012
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	122
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Hodder M. Westropp (died 1884) also wrote Phallicism in Christian Symbols, Phallic Worship, The Tree of Good and Evil, and The Sun Gods of Antiquity. 

Charles Staniland Wake (1835-1910) wrote The Origin and Significance of the Great Pyramid, The Development of Marriage and Kinship, Chapters on Man, Vortex Philosophy, and Serpent-worship.