Ancient faiths embodied in ancient names; or, An attempt to trace the religious belief, sacred rites, and holy emblems of certain nations (1873)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876 · London and Liverpool, Printed for the author · leaf 938
Figure 82.Albe. Figure 83-Chasuble, opened out. … 918 Vestments] very clearly show that, although the Papalj)riests do not actually wear femiuiue apparel, they doso under a figment, inasmuch as their lace, paintedgarments, embroidered and other robes all indicatefemale, rather than male attire. Thus they, like the hierophants of pagan god-desses,…
Religions · Names, Personal · Rites and ceremonies · Symbolism
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