Publisher's Synopsis
""The Worship of the Serpent Traced Throughout the World and Its Traditions Referred to the Events in Paradise"" is a book written by John Bathurst Deane. It is a detailed study on the widespread worship of serpents and its significance in various cultures and religions around the world. The author explores the serpent's role in ancient mythology, folklore, and religious practices, tracing its origins to the Garden of Eden, as described in the Bible. Deane examines the serpent's symbolism in different cultures and its association with creation, destruction, and rebirth. He also discusses the serpent's connection with fertility, healing, and divinity. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and ethnographic studies. ""The Worship of the Serpent Traced Throughout the World and Its Traditions Referred to the Events in Paradise"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of religion and mythology.1830. The Serpent, a world-wide symbol, according to each culture is either an omen of good, or evil. This book reveals the serpent's place in mythology and religion and how its symbolism varies from culture to culture.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.