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Charles Edward Herring

 
9781330608432: The Worship of Creative Energy as Symbolized by the Serpent (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unravel the world’s oldest symbol for creative energy .

Explore how serpents illuminate the roots of religion, myth, and daily life across cultures from Egypt to the Americas.

This study traces the serpent as a universal emblem. It shows how one symbol shifts with time and place, yet keeps a core idea: the invigorating power of nature and the mystery behind it. You’ll follow how ancient peoples linked rivers, rain, wind, and sun to this timeless creature, and how these beliefs traveled, borrowed, and evolved.

Designed for curious readers, the book weaves together myth, ritual, and history. It highlights that serpent worship is not driven by fear alone, but by awe and wonder at life’s hidden forces. The result is a clear, accessible portrait of a symbol that has shaped civilizations.

  • How serpents became linked to rain, wind, and fertility across continents.
  • Connections between serpent myths and sun, river, and sky god stories.
  • Examples from diverse cultures illustrating a shared idea beneath many traditions.
  • A framework for understanding the serpent as a global emblem of life and energy.

Ideal for readers of cultural history and myth, this edition invites you to see a single symbol through many lights.

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