02377cam a22003493u 4500 30750 UtSlPG 20260610133712.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16024311 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Brown, Sanger, 1884-1968 The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races: An Interpretation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-24 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.) "The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races: An Interpretation" by Sanger Brown is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. The work examines the historical significance of sex worship among primitive races and its implications for understanding psychological development. It explores how this form of worship has evolved over time and how it relates to the broader concepts of religion and mental health. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for an exploration of how psychiatry can benefit from studying primitive beliefs and practices, particularly those surrounding sexuality. Brown suggests that the examination of sex worship can shed light on the collective psyche of primitive communities, illustrating a connection between ancient rites and modern psychological phenomena. Through references to historical sources and examples from various cultures, he posits that primitive sex worship was not merely a practice of the past but a significant expression of human reproductive instincts that has influenced contemporary beliefs and societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sex -- Religious aspects Symbolism Phallicism Leuba, James H. (James Henry), 1868-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30750 71596 71596