Synopsis
Phallic Objects, Monuments and Remains is a book authored by two scholars, Jennings and Hargrave, that explores the significance of phallic symbols in various cultures and societies throughout history. The book delves into the origins and meanings of phallic objects and monuments, such as obelisks, standing stones, and totem poles, and examines their use in religious, spiritual, and cultural practices.The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the various contexts in which phallic objects have been used, including fertility rituals, initiation ceremonies, and as representations of power and authority. They also explore the ways in which phallic symbols have been appropriated and reinterpreted in modern times, particularly in the realm of art and popular culture.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of phallic objects and monuments from around the world, providing readers with a visual understanding of the diversity and complexity of these symbols. It is a valuable resource for scholars of anthropology, archaeology, and art history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural significance of phallic symbols.1889. Illustrations of the rise and development of the phallic idea, or sex worship, and its embodiment in works of nature and art. This volume describes a number of the most celebrated monuments, consisting of towers, pillars and stones connected with phallicism. It exhibits and illustrates many of the peculiar features of that singular worship and the wide extent of territory over which it prevailed.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.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience.
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