Pagan & Christian Creeds:

Their Origin And Meaning

By Edward Carpenter

[1920]

Title Page

Contents

I. Introductory

II. Solar Myths And Christian Festivals

III. The Symbolism Of The Zodiac

IV. Totem-sacraments And Eucharists

V. Food And Vegetation Magic

Vi. Magicians, Kings And Gods

VII. Rites Of Expiation And Redemption

VIII. Pagan Initiations and the Second Birth

IX. Myth Of The Golden Age

X. The Saviour-god And The Virgin-mother

XI. Ritual Dancing

XII. The Sex-taboo

XIII. The Genesis Of Christianity

XIV. The Meaning of it All

XV. The Ancient Mysteries

XVI. The Exodus Of Christianity

XVII. Conclusion

Appendix

Appendix

I. Rest

II. The Nature Of The Self