Phallic Worship / A description of the mysteries of the sex worship of the ancients, with the history of the masculine cross. An account of primitive symbolism, Hebrew phallicism, bacchic festivals, sexual rites, and the mysteries of the ancient faiths.
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The work surveys ancient worship of the generative principle, tracing how natural forces were sexualized and personified across early religions. It examines phallic symbolism—phallic emblems, the lingam, and figures associated with reproductive power—and explains their role as representations of creation. The author describes rites, festivals, and priestly practices, noting a shift from simple sacred homage to more elaborate and sometimes licentious ceremonies. Comparative evidence from Egypt, India, classical Mediterranean cultures, and archaeological finds in Britain and Europe is used to link iconography and ritual. Short sections outline historical summaries, interpretations of symbolism, and directions for further study.
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