Sacred Prostitution; Marriage By Capture; Marriage Among Primitive Peoples And Origin Of Serpent Worship

By G. S. Wake, C. Staniland Wake, G. S. Wake

Book Overview

Sacred Prostitution; Marriage By Capture; Marriage Among Primitive Peoples And Origin Of Serpent Worship is a book written by G. S. Wake. It explores the various forms of marriage and sexuality practices among primitive peoples. The book discusses the concept of sacred prostitution, where women were considered to be the embodiment of the goddess and were used for religious rituals. It also delves into the practice of marriage by capture, where men would abduct women to force them into marriage. The book examines the origins of serpent worship and how it was incorporated into various religious practices. The author provides a detailed analysis of the customs and beliefs of ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Babylonians. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of marriage, sexuality, and religious practices among primitive peoples.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: 1162911549
• ISBN13: 9781162911540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"