Ancient faiths embodied in ancient names: or, An attempt to trace the religious belief, sacred rites, and holy emblems of certain nations, by an interpretation of the names given to children by priestly authority, or assumed by prophets, kings, and hierarchs (1872)
Figure 82.Albe. Figure 83.Chasuble, opened out. … 918 Vestments] very clearly show that, although the Papalpriests do not actually wear feminine 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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