Sexual Symbolism A Discourse on the Worship of Priapus and The Worship of the Generative Powers

by Richard Payne Knight, Thomas Wright

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Genres: Anthropology, Thelema

416 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1996

About the author

Richard Payne Knight of Downton Castle in Herefordshire, and of 5 Soho Square, London, England, was a classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist, best known for his theories of picturesque beauty and for his interest in ancient phallic imagery. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leominster (1780–84) and for Ludlow (1784–1806).

Reviews

[Damien · Rating 4 out of 5]

The version of this that I read was titled "Two Essays on the Worship of Priapus" and is on Aleister Crowley's recommended reading list for his students.