Androgynous Deities, Sex Worship, and Sacred Prostitution (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169471702)

Androgynous Deities, Sex Worship, and Sacred Prostitution is a book written by Hargrave Jennings, exploring the history and significance of gender-bending deities and sexual practices in ancient cultures. The book delves into the worship of androgynous gods and goddesses, such as the Greek god Hermes and the Hindu god Ardhanarishvara, and their role in religious rituals and beliefs. Jennings also examines the practice of sacred prostitution in ancient societies, where sex was seen as a form of spiritual communion with the divine. The book includes illustrations and references to various historical texts and artworks, providing a comprehensive overview of this fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of ancient religion and culture.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Masculine Cross, by Hargrave Jennings. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766144402.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.

Author: Hargrave Jennings
ISBN-10: 1169471706
ISBN-13: 9781169471702
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d