
audiobook
by Sanger Brown
THE SEX WORSHIP ANDSYMBOLISM OF PRIMITIVERACES - AN INTERPRETATION - BY - SANGER BROWN II., M. D. - Assistant Physician, Bloomingdale Hospital - With an Introduction by James H. Leuba
DEDICATED TO MY WIFE - Helen Williston Brown
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
THE SEX WORSHIP ANDSYMBOLISM OF PRIMITIVE RACES:AN INTERPRETATION
THE SEX WORSHIP AND SYMBOLISMOF PRIMITIVE RACES:AN INTERPRETATION
CHAPTER I - Simple Sex Worship
CHAPTER II - Symbolism
CHAPTER III - Sun Myths, Mysteries and Decadent Sex Worship
CHAPTER IV - Interpretations
This work delves into the ways early societies honored the creative forces of life, tracing the symbols and ceremonies that surrounded sex worship among diverse cultures. Drawing on a wide range of anthropological reports—from Australian tribes to the Indian Todas—the author weaves detailed descriptions of rites, myths, and artistic motifs that reveal how deeply the procreative impulse was woven into religious practice.
Written from a psychiatrist’s perspective, the book argues that the same primal energies that shaped ancient rituals can surface in modern mental disturbances, offering a fresh lens for clinicians and curious readers alike. The narrative balances scholarly citation with clear, vivid storytelling, making it accessible without requiring specialist background. Listeners will discover unexpected connections between ritual symbolism and contemporary understandings of the human mind, inviting reflection on how ancient motives continue to echo in today’s psychological landscape.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (133K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2009-12-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1968
A psychiatrist and public mental health leader, he wrote with a mix of medical curiosity and cultural interpretation. His best-known book explores how ancient societies expressed ideas about sexuality, ritual, and symbolism.
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