Publisher's Synopsis
""The Serpent Symbol and the Worship of the Reciprocal Principles of Nature in America"" is a book written by E. G. Squier that explores the role of the serpent symbol in the worship of reciprocal principles of nature in America. Squier delves into the history and mythology of the serpent symbol in Native American cultures, as well as its presence in other cultures and religions throughout the world. He also examines the concept of reciprocal principles of nature, which involves the balance and harmony between opposing forces such as light and dark, male and female, and life and death. Through his research, Squier argues that the serpent symbol and the worship of reciprocal principles of nature have played a significant role in shaping the spiritual beliefs and practices of various cultures throughout history. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between mythology, religion, and nature, and provides valuable insights into the spiritual traditions of America and beyond.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.
