The Encircled Serpent

Aug / 27 / 2009 / 08:17

by M. Oldfield Howey, Study of Serpent Symbolism in All Countries And Ages. 1955

An illuminating account of the most widespread, comprehensive, persistent, and oldest of all Symbols ever conceived by man. A classic in the field, The Encircled Serpent offers, in readable and accessible form, esoteric information from wide ranging, pan-continental sources.

The Incredible Contents Include: “The Uraeon”, “The Serpent-Gods of Egypt”, “The Ruined Temples of Cambodia”, “Krishna and the Nagas”, “Buddha and the Nagas”, “The Serpents of Siva”, “The Caduceus”, “Nehushtan, or The Brazen Serpent”, “Aesculapius or the Healing Serpent”, “The Heraldic Serpent”, “The Serpent and the Tree”, “The Serpent as a Phallic Emblem”, “Apollo and the Python”, “Perseus and the Gorgons”, “Bel Merodach and Tiamat”, “St. Michael and the Dragon”, “St. George and the Dragon”, “St. Patrick and the Irish Serpents”, “Woman Serpent Subduers”, “The Fascination of the Serpent”, “The Serpent as Amulet and Charm”, “Serpent Charmers”, “The Serpent as a Portent”, “The Ophites”, “Negro Ophiolatry”, “Chinese Serpent Lore”, “Japanese Ophiolatry”, “Australian and Polynesian Ophiolatry”, “North American Ophiolatry”, “The Solar Serpent in Mexico”, “The Amphisbaena”, “The Basilisk”, “The Lamiae”, “Serpent Genii and Jinn”, “The Furies”, “:The Snake Stone”, “The Naga in Nature Myth”, “Satan as a Serpent”, “The Sea-Serpent”, “The Midgard Serpent” and Complete Index. This is a very rare and unusual text, shedding light on the traditions and beliefs concerning Serpents and their symbolism, attraction, and Lore - An excellent addition to any occult library.

Book Description: Arthur Richmond Publishing Co. New York, 1955 First Edition, Very Good. Bound in black cloth with An Image of a Coiled Serpent Embossed on the Front Board, the spine titling is a little rubbed. There are Ninety-One Detailed Illustrations Throughout Text. Binding is tight and clean with no tears or loose pages, 406pp.

Collectors Item: Very rare edition.

SOLD for $105.00


	Search . . Home Bookshelf eStore About Mailing List Submit Inquiry Sales History : The books listed in this section have already sold and are no longer available. 2010 2009 2008 The Encircled Serpent Aug / 27 / 2009 / 08:17 by M. Oldfield Howey, Study of Serpent Symbolism in All Countries And Ages. 1955 An illuminating account of the most widespread, comprehensive, persistent, and oldest of all Symbols ever conceived by man. A classic in the field, The Encircled Serpent offers, in readable and accessible form, esoteric information from wide ranging, pan-continental sources. The Incredible Contents Include: “The Uraeon”, “The Serpent-Gods of Egypt”, “The Ruined Temples of Cambodia”, “Krishna and the Nagas”, “Buddha and the Nagas”, “The Serpents of Siva”, “The Caduceus”, “Nehushtan, or The Brazen Serpent”, “Aesculapius or the Healing Serpent”, “The Heraldic Serpent”, “The Serpent and the Tree”, “The Serpent as a Phallic Emblem”, “Apollo and the Python”, “Perseus and the Gorgons”, “Bel Merodach and Tiamat”, “St. Michael and the Dragon”, “St. George and the Dragon”, “St. Patrick and the Irish Serpents”, “Woman Serpent Subduers”, “The Fascination of the Serpent”, “The Serpent as Amulet and Charm”, “Serpent Charmers”, “The Serpent as a Portent”, “The Ophites”, “Negro Ophiolatry”, “Chinese Serpent Lore”, “Japanese Ophiolatry”, “Australian and Polynesian Ophiolatry”, “North American Ophiolatry”, “The Solar Serpent in Mexico”, “The Amphisbaena”, “The Basilisk”, “The Lamiae”, “Serpent Genii and Jinn”, “The Furies”, “:The Snake Stone”, “The Naga in Nature Myth”, “Satan as a Serpent”, “The Sea-Serpent”, “The Midgard Serpent” and Complete Index. This is a very rare and unusual text, shedding light on the traditions and beliefs concerning Serpents and their symbolism, attraction, and Lore - An excellent addition to any occult library. Book Description: Arthur Richmond Publishing Co. New York, 1955 First Edition, Very Good. Bound in black cloth with An Image of a Coiled Serpent Embossed on the Front Board, the spine titling is a little rubbed. There are Ninety-One Detailed Illustrations Throughout Text. Binding is tight and clean with no tears or loose pages, 406pp. Collectors Item: Very rare edition. SOLD for $105.00 © GBTV 2010 / Gaze Beyond The Veil Esoteric Bookstore