The Phallus
Sacred Symbol of the Male Creative Power
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
11 January 1995
Summary
Beginning with an overview of the symbolism of creative forces in general, The Phallus first examines the representation of male fertility in such forms as the menhirs or standing stones of prehistoric Europe; the Mahalinga and Svayambhu of India; and the ancient Greek Omphalos. The second part of the book surveys the presence of ithyphallic gods in archaic shamanistic religions (the Lord of the Animals), the Greek pantheon (Hermes, Priapus), and the Hindu deities (Ardhanarishvara, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892815562 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892815566 |
| Author: | Alain Danielou, Alain Daniilou |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 11 January 1995 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 254mm x 7mm |
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Critics Review
“Danielou was one of the most distinguished contemporary orientalists, who brought the beauty of ancient texts and music to our unfortunate and increasingly barbaric continent. Our debt to his scholarship and humanity is immeasurable.” * Times Literary Supplement *“The Phallus: Sacred Symbol of Male Creative Power is an excellent overview and introduction to a remarkable field of study, one as relevant to us today as to those who danced in the mists of antiquity.” * Thor the Barbarian *“A great introduction to an often shunned aspect of religion.” * Tony Mierzwicki, New Dawn, Mar-Apr 2006 *
About The Author
Alain Danielou
Alain Daniélou (1907-1994) wrote more than thirty books about the philosophy, religion, history, and arts of India and the Mediterranean. Following a series of successful careers as a dancer, musician, and composer (Cocteau, Diaghilev, and Stravinsky were among his friends), Daniélou settled in India and spent fifteen years there in the study of Sanskrit, philosophy, and music. After numerous university appointments in India, he returned in 1963 to Europe, where he established the Institute of Comparative Music Studies. Daniélou’s other books include The Complete Kama Sutra; Gods of Love and Ecstasy; Myths and Gods of India; and Virtue, Success, Pleasure, and Liberation.
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