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The History of the Devil Or The Horned God of the West
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ISBN10: 1169733107
ISBN13: 9781169733107
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781169733107
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The History of the Devil or The Horned God of the West by R. Lowe Thompson is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and cultural significance of the devil figure in Western civilization. The book traces the origins of the devil in ancient mythology and pagan religions, and examines the devil's role in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The author also delves into the devil's portrayal in literature, art, and popular culture, from Dante's Inferno to modern horror films. Throughout the book, Thompson explores the devil's changing meanings and symbolism, and argues that the figure of the devil has been used to represent a variety of social and political anxieties throughout history. This book is a fascinating and thought-provoking study of one of the most enduring and complex figures in Western culture.1929. Contents: belief of the Stone Age men; power of magic; magicians and priests; horned god of the West; witch god and the Devil; evolved magician; Herne and his kin; decline of the Devil; magic today. Illustrated throughout.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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