Hermaphro-Deity: The Mystery Of Divine Genius (1900)

By Eliza Barton Lyman

Book Overview

Hermaphro-Deity: The Mystery Of Divine Genius is a book written by Eliza Barton Lyman and published in 1900. The book explores the concept of a hermaphroditic deity, which is a deity that possesses both male and female characteristics. The author argues that this type of deity is present in many ancient religions and cultures, and that it represents a higher level of spiritual and creative power.Lyman delves into various mythologies and religious traditions to support her argument, including Egyptian, Greek, Hindu, and Native American cultures. She also examines the symbolism and significance of the hermaphroditic deity in art and literature.The book is divided into several chapters, each exploring a different aspect of the hermaphroditic deity. The author provides detailed descriptions of various deities and their characteristics, as well as their roles in different myths and legends.Overall, Hermaphro-Deity: The Mystery Of Divine Genius is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional notions of gender and spirituality. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in mythology, religion, and the history of human spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436869382
• ISBN13: 9781436869386
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"