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Pagan and Christian Creeds
1. Introductory..................................................................................................................... 32. 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