Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays, with a Chapter on Totemism by C. Staniland Wake
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"Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays" by C. Staniland Wake is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This collection of essays explores various themes related to ancient religions, discussing the significance of serpent-worship, phallic symbols, and totemism within human belief systems. The text delves into the historical and symbolic roots of these practices, providing a critical examination of their relevance in the development of spiritual life throughout history. The opening of
the book introduces the concept of religious faiths as "Rivers of Life," likening their evolution to the flow of water, as portrayed by Major-General Forlong. The author discusses how human worship has stemmed from various symbols, such as trees and serpents, which are closely associated with generative powers and cultural rites. In particular, Wake emphasizes the deep connections between tree and serpent-worship, suggesting that such faiths have profound implications for understanding early human spirituality and societal structures. This sets the stage for a broader exploration of ancient beliefs, including the origins and meanings behind these symbolic forms of devotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wake, C. Staniland (Charles Staniland), 1835-1910 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17031599 |
| Title | Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays, with a Chapter on Totemism |
| Contents | Rivers of life -- Phallism in ancient religions -- The origin of serpent-worship -- The Adamites -- The descendants of Cain -- Sacred prostitution -- Marriage among primitive peoples -- Marriage by capture -- Development of the "family" -- The social position of woman as affected by "civilisation" -- Spiritism and modern spiritualism -- Totems and totemism -- Man and the ape. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Phallicism |
| Subject | Totemism |
| Subject | Serpent worship |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57150 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 611 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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