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Serpent Worship In Asia

Serpent Worship In Asia

Deane, John Bathurst

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Comparative ReligionFiction AnthologiesGeneral Asian History

ISBN10: 1162905948
ISBN13: 9781162905945
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Serpent Worship in Asia is a comprehensive study of the history and cultural significance of serpent worship in various regions of Asia, written by John Bathurst Deane. The book delves into the origins of serpent worship, tracing its roots back to ancient times and exploring its evolution over the centuries. It examines the role of serpents in various religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism, as well as their significance in folklore and mythology.The book also explores the symbolism of serpents in art and literature, and their association with healing and fertility. Deane provides detailed accounts of serpent worship practices in different cultures, including snake handling rituals, serpent dances, and serpent temples. He also discusses the influence of serpent worship on modern-day culture, including the use of serpent imagery in advertising and popular culture.Throughout the book, Deane draws on a wide range of historical and cultural sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and ethnographic studies. He provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the complex and multifaceted phenomenon of serpent worship in Asia, shedding light on its enduring appeal and continuing relevance in the modern world.THIS 86 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Worship of the Serpent Traced Throughout the World and Its Traditions Referred to the Events in Paradise, by John Bathurst Deane. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564598985.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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