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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