_The present somewhat slight sketch of a most interesting subject,
whilst not claiming entire originality, yet embraces the cream, so to
speak, of various learned works of great cost, some of which being
issued for private circulation only, are almost unobtainable._
_During the past few years several books have been written upon
Phallicism in conjunction with other kindred matters, but not devoting
themselves entirely to one ancient mystery, the writers have only
partially ventilated the subject. The present work seeks to obviate this
failing by confining its attention entirely to the Sex Worship or
Phallicism of the ancient world._
_Many of the topics have received only slight treatment, being little
more than indicated; but the work will enable the reader to understand
and possess the truth concerning the Phallic Worship of the Ancients._
_Those who desire to know more, or to authenticate the statements and
facts given in this book, should consult the large and important works
of Payne Knight, Higgins, Dulaure, Rolle, Inman, and other writers._
_It was intended to give with this volume a list of works and
miscellaneous pieces written on the subject, but the length of the list
prevented its being added._
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