{"product_id":"sacred-prostitution-and-marriage-by-capture-paperback","title":"Sacred Prostitution and Marriage by Capture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. S. Wake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSacred Prostitution and Marriage by Capture is a book written by G. S. Wake that explores the ancient practice of sacred prostitution and the tradition of marriage by capture. Wake delves into the history and culture of various civilizations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Greeks, to examine the role of sacred prostitutes and the practice of capturing brides.The book explores the various rituals and beliefs that surrounded sacred prostitution and how it was seen as a way to connect with the divine. Wake also examines the practice of marriage by capture, which was a common practice in ancient societies where men would capture women as a way to secure a wife.Through extensive research and analysis, Wake provides a comprehensive understanding of these ancient traditions and their significance in the social and religious contexts of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient civilizations and the role of sexuality and gender in these societies.1932. Content: sacred prostitution; marriage by capture; marriage among primitive peoples; origin of serpent worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854714700064,"sku":"9781162578163","price":33.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/Di-sRJCC929781162578163.webp?v=1781529470","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sacred-prostitution-and-marriage-by-capture-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}