The Serpent Symbol and the Worship of the Reciprocal Principles of Nature in America

The Serpent Symbol and the Worship of the Reciprocal Principles of Nature in America is a book written by E. G. Squier. It explores the significance of the serpent symbol and the worship of the reciprocal principles of nature in America. The author delves into the history and mythology of the serpent symbol, tracing its roots from ancient cultures to its presence in Native American religions. Squier also examines the concept of reciprocal principles of nature, which involves the balance between opposing forces such as light and dark, male and female, and life and death. Through his analysis, Squier provides insight into the spiritual beliefs and practices of indigenous peoples in America. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of religion and mythology in America, as well as those interested in Native American cultures and their spiritual beliefs.1851. This volume represents No. 1 of the American Archeological Researches series. The points in which the author attempts in some degree to illustrate in the following pages, are the essential identity of some of the elementary religious conceptions of the primitive nations of the Old and New Worlds, and the similarity in their modes of expressing them, or rather the similarity in their symbolical system, of which Mr. Squier regards as the machinery of creation, the multiplication of gods, and the investing of them with attributes, as parts. Illustrated.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.