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The Phallus: Sacred Symbol Of Male Creative Power
by Alain Danielou (Author),
Inner Traditions International (Publisher)
Product Specifications
Book Description
Beginning with an overview of the symbolism of creative forces in general, "The
Phallus "first examines the representation of male fertility in such forms as
the menhirs or standing stones of prehistoric Europe; the Mahalinga and
Svayambhu of India; and the ancient Greek Omphalos. The second part of the book
surveys the presence of ithyphallic gods in archaic shamanistic religions (the
Lord of the Animals), the Greek pantheon (Hermes, Priapus), and the Hindu
deities (Ardhanarishvara, the androgyne). Danielou also explores the role of
Shaivist and Dionysian initiatory rites in bringing men into communion with the
creative forces of life. Illustrated throughout with photographs and line
drawings of European
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9780892815562
Language English
Binding Paper Back
Publisher Inner Traditions International
Publishing Date 1995-11-01
Total Pages 128