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The Encircled Serpent a Study of Serpent Symbolism in All Countries and Ages

The Encircled Serpent a Study of Serpent Symbolism in All Countries and Ages

Howey, M. Oldfield

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ISBN10: 1163209589
ISBN13: 9781163209585
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.74
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Encircled Serpent is a comprehensive study of serpent symbolism in various cultures and historical periods. The author, M. Oldfield Howey, explores the significance of the serpent as a symbol of power, wisdom, fertility, and transformation in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as in the traditions of Native Americans, Africans, and Asians. The book delves into the role of the serpent in religious and mythological contexts, as well as in art, literature, and popular culture. Howey also discusses the serpent's association with the concept of the ouroboros, a symbol of infinity and cyclical renewal. This book provides a fascinating insight into the universal fascination with the serpent and its enduring significance throughout human history.1900. An illuminating account of the most widespread, comprehensive, persistent, and oldest of all Symbols ever conceived by man. A classic in the field, The Encircled Serpent, offers, in readable and accessible form, esoteric information unobtainable elsewhere. A must read for students and research workers in all fields, particularly the Occult, Psychiatry, Symbolism, Folklore, Religion and History, and for the general reader. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.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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