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

by Ephraim George Squier (Author), E. G. Squier (Author)

The Serpent Symbol and the Worship of the Reciprocal Principles of Nature in America is a book written by E. G. Squier. The book explores the significance of the serpent symbol and the worship of the reciprocal principles of nature in America. The author delves into the history of serpent worship in various cultures and religions, including the Native American tribes, and analyzes the symbolism behind it. Squier also discusses the concept of the reciprocal principles of nature, which refers to the balance and harmony between opposing forces in the natural world. The book provides a fascinating insight into the spiritual beliefs and practices of ancient cultures and their relevance to contemporary society. Overall, The Serpent Symbol and the Worship of the Reciprocal Principles of Nature in America is an informative and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of religion and spirituality.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.