Phallic Worship: A History Of Sex & Sexual Rites
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Spine slightly creased. Small stain on book block. Internally sound.
This historical study chronicles the intricate evolution of human sexuality and its profound connection to ancient religious practices. Phallic Worship: A History Of Sex & Sexual Rites uncovers the pervasive influence of phallic symbolism across diverse cultures and epochs, detailing its manifestation in rites, myths, and societal structures. George Ryley Scott presents a comprehensive examination, meticulously documenting the anthropological and sociological dimensions of these often-misunderstood traditions. The work illustrates how these sexual rites were integral to fertility cults, creation myths, and the very fabric of early human civilization. It argues for a re-evaluation of these historical phenomena, offering a compelling perspective on the enduring power of sexuality in shaping human belief systems and cultural heritage.
Author: George Ryley Scott
Format: Paperback
Published: 1996, SENATE
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Spine slightly creased. Small stain on book block. Internally sound.
This historical study chronicles the intricate evolution of human sexuality and its profound connection to ancient religious practices. Phallic Worship: A History Of Sex & Sexual Rites uncovers the pervasive influence of phallic symbolism across diverse cultures and epochs, detailing its manifestation in rites, myths, and societal structures. George Ryley Scott presents a comprehensive examination, meticulously documenting the anthropological and sociological dimensions of these often-misunderstood traditions. The work illustrates how these sexual rites were integral to fertility cults, creation myths, and the very fabric of early human civilization. It argues for a re-evaluation of these historical phenomena, offering a compelling perspective on the enduring power of sexuality in shaping human belief systems and cultural heritage.