Description: The Symbolical Language of Ancient Art and Mythology, An Inquiry. A new edition with introduction, additions, notes translated into English and a new and complete index; Bouton's Archaic Library, Vol. II KNIGHT, Richard Payne (Introduction, Notes, and Translation by Alexander Wilder, M.D.). New York, NY: J. W. Bouton, 1892. New Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. xxviii + 240pp + xxxiipp List of Illustrations. Quarter white cloth with grey cloth boards, gilt urn illustration to upper board and gilt lettering to spine. Well illustrated in b&w, Index. Richard Payne Knight (1750 - 1824) was an English antiquary, politician and scholar, who is largely remember for his "Discourse on the Worship of Priapus" (first published 1786), a study of phallic worship and fertility cults in ancient and classical times. It is a theme that he returns to frequently in his "The Symbolical Language of Ancient Art and Mythology, An Inquiry," a study of symbolism in ancient art and mythology, that was originally published in a private edition in 1818. This edition includes 348 illustrations by A. L. Rawson. Size: 10 x 7 x 1.5 inches
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Illustrator: A. L. Rawson
Special Attributes: Illustrated, New Edition
Author: Richard Payne Knight
Publisher: J. W. Bouton
Topic: Folklore, Mythology
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Year Printed: 1892
Original/Facsimile: Original
