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The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races: An Interpretation

By Sanger Brown
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A psychiatrist surveys anthropological and historical evidence of fertility-centered religious practices among primitive societies, describing rites, symbols, and solar and nature myths. The work traces recurring sexual motifs and their symbolic expressions, examines their social and ritual functions, and considers how these cultural forms illuminate patterns seen in certain mental disorders by suggesting that pathological minds may echo earlier racial expressions. Drawing on ethnographic and comparative sources, the book organizes material into chapters on simple sex worship, symbolism, sun myths, and interpretive analysis that connects religious imagery with psychological development.

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Sanger Brown

Sanger Brown was an early 20th-century author known for his work in anthropology and the study of human sexuality. His notable book, "The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races: An Interpretation," explores the sexual practices and beliefs of various cultures, offering insights into the intersection of religion and sexuality in primitive societies. Brown's contributions to the understanding of these themes reflect a period of growing interest in the social sciences and the complexities of human behavior.

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