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LoC No.: 18004917
Title:
Ophiolatreia
An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World
Note: Attributed to Edward Sellon.
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Summary: "Ophiolatreia" by Edward Sellon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rites and mysteries surrounding the worship of serpents across various cultures, detailing the origins, developments, and connections to phallic worship. The book offers a richly documented examination of serpent worship's prevalence, making it appealing to readers interested in anthropology, religious studies, and cultural history. At the start of "Ophiolatreia," the author introduces serpent worship as a strange and universal phenomenon, discussing the serpent's role as a symbol in mythology and its association with both fear and reverence. The opening section outlines the complex origins of this worship, noting its presence in regions such as Egypt, India, and Europe. Sellon highlights various traditions and historical interpretations, leading to questions about why such a seemingly irrational form of worship became so widespread. The text sets the stage for deeper explorations of specific practices and beliefs in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Sellon, Edward, 1818?-1866
EBook No.: 39015
Published: Feb 29, 2012
Downloads: 444
Language: English
Subject: Phallicism
Subject: Serpent worship
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18004917
Title:
Ophiolatreia
An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World
Note: Attributed to Edward Sellon.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Ophiolatreia" by Edward Sellon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rites and mysteries surrounding the worship of serpents across various cultures, detailing the origins, developments, and connections to phallic worship. The book offers a richly documented examination of serpent worship's prevalence, making it appealing to readers interested in anthropology, religious studies, and cultural history. At the start of "Ophiolatreia," the author introduces serpent worship as a strange and universal phenomenon, discussing the serpent's role as a symbol in mythology and its association with both fear and reverence. The opening section outlines the complex origins of this worship, noting its presence in regions such as Egypt, India, and Europe. Sellon highlights various traditions and historical interpretations, leading to questions about why such a seemingly irrational form of worship became so widespread. The text sets the stage for deeper explorations of specific practices and beliefs in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Sellon, Edward, 1818?-1866
EBook No.: 39015
Published: Feb 29, 2012
Downloads: 444
Language: English
Subject: Phallicism
Subject: Serpent worship
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.