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Pagan and Christian Creeds

1. Introductory..................................................................................................................... 3

 

2. Solar Myths And Christian Festivals .............................................................................. 9

 

3. The Symbolism Of The Zodiac..................................................................................... 20

 

4. Totem-Sacraments And Eucharists............................................................................... 31

 

5. Food And Vegetation Magic......................................................................................... 41

 

6. Magicians, Kings And Gods ......................................................................................... 52

 

7. Rites Of Expiation And Redemption ............................................................................ 61

 

8. Pagan Initiations And The Second Birth ...................................................................... 72

 

9. Myth Of The Golden Age ............................................................................................. 85

 

10. The Saviour-God And The Virgin-Mother ................................................................. 96

 

11. Ritual Dancing .......................................................................................................... 102

 

12. The Sex-Taboo.......................................................................................................... 112

 

13. The Genesis Of Christianity...................................................................................... 124

 

14. The Meaning Of It All .............................................................................................. 139

 

15. The Ancient Mysteries.............................................................................................. 150

 

16. The Exodus Of Christianity ...................................................................................... 162

 

17. Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 171 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 177