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Symbols, Sex, and the Stars in Popular Beliefs: An Outline of the Origins of Moon and Sun Worship, Astrology, Sex Symbolism, Mystic Meaning of Numbers, the Cabala, and Many Popular Customs, Myth

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Ernest Brusenbark's Symbols, Sex, and the Stars is another profound read and great support to go along with the works of John Allegro, Jordan Maxwell, Robert Brown, Acharya S., Kersey Graves, Gerald Masey, Manly Hall, etc.

Though given as a brief overview of the ideas, in the areas of astrotheology and symbolism, the book covers some ideas in more depth on certain concepts I had not considered before. He does a fantastic job of debunking "numerology," more properly called Gematria. The book also delves deep into the symbolism of sex and fertility worship, and it's associations with the stars.

Unfortunately, though it is expected for the era this book was written in (1940's), Brusenbark completely misses all associations to shamanism and entheogens. Only twice are medicines or drugs mentioned, and only in passing, once with the caduceus, and another with the Essenes. In fact, the closest he get's to the drug issue is this comment:

"Throughout his epistles, Paul speaks of visions, of being in trances, of having bodily afflictions, and if he suffered from epilepsy, as appears to be the case, his vision of Jesus was probably an hallucination during an epileptic coma." Pg. 324

Overall, a well thought out, serious, supportive, and enlightening read. This is one that should not be over looked by anyone serious in studying the ancient mysteries.

I must admit that the book lacked the ability to draw me deep into it, and hypnotize me with its words as so many books do. Therefore, and not for any lack of content, I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5.

This Book Tree edition, published by Paul Tice, is prefaced by Jordan Maxwell, a favorite in research on the ancient mysteries.

Don't hesitate to buy it.

Excellent book. This book is good for laying down the groundwork in understanding where some of our modern symbols and myths come from. Read this and you'll understand where the the "modern" religions come from.

This book seems to be an essential piece of history, but please beware it does not make for easy reading. If you want something a little less scholarly, please look up `Jordan Maxwell`, on the net and the various videos he has for download and sale, as these are presented in more of an easier format to understand. I must admit for my part I skimmed through the book and will probably use it more for reference.

I purchased "Sex, Symbols, and the Stars" because it was highly recommended by Jordan Maxwell. After reading this book you will never look at religion the same again, as the knowledge bestowed on the reader is of the occult nature. (Occult as in hidden not as the dark arts) The book introduces the reader to astro-theology, myths, sun and moon worship, sex symbolism, phallic worship, number symbolism, astrology, Cabala, etc. This book is an excellent introduction into uncommon knowledge. The author discusses the zodiac myths; for example, Hercules twelve labors as the sun through the twelve signs of the zodiac. The ages of the gods or yugas is touched on and much more. This book should be required reading, but that wouldn't serve any of the organized religions. After reading this book you will feel as though a veil was lifted from your eyes.

I also recommend:

Journey from Eden

The Origin and Evolution of Religion

The Secret Teachings of all Ages