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Book Summary
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
- ISBN-13
- 9780892815562
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Paper Back
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions International
- Publishing Date
- 1995-11-01
- Total Pages
- 128
The Phallus: Sacred Symbol Of Male Creative Power
by Alain Danielou (Author),
Inner Traditions International (Publisher)
fictionfantasyyoung adultaward winning
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Book Summary
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