phallicism
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In modern India the Çivaite phallicism is pronounced and important.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
The author of the "Round Towers of Ireland" in discussing the symbols of sun worship, serpent worship and phallicism, found on the same tablet, practically reiterates these statements.
From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various
The way in which phallicism has been suppressed during the present era raises the general question of religious liberty in Japan.
From Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic by Gulick, Sidney Lewis
These secret societies took over many of the principles of phallicism such as were taught in the mysteries, and so, side by side with the Christian religion, the earlier beliefs continued.
From The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races An Interpretation by Brown, Sanger
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