Serpent-worship, and Other essays : with a Chapter On Totemism

This Book"Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays with a Chapter on Totemism" explores the prevalence and significance of serpent worship across various ancient cultures, examining its symbolic and religious meanings. The book delves into the broader themes of mythology, religion, and totemism, analyzing how serpents were revered as deities, symbols of fertility, or representations of evil. Wake also discusses totemism, highlighting the role of animals, including serpents, as spiritual symbols or clan emblems in early human societies.