History of Phallic Worship

by Richard Payne Knight, Thomas Wright

The book is in "like new" condition, the binding intact and without wear of the spine, pages are All clean and without blemish.

Genres: Anthropology, Thelema

196 pages, Hardcover

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.