"Invokes the rich sexual symbolism of religious myths and mysteries throughout history, from the I Ching to the Kabbalah, to illustrate the redemptive power of the sexual act."

Autorentext

Evola was one of the foremost authorities on the world's esoteric traditions.

Klappentext

A comprehensive work on the metaphysical aspects of sexuality. Julius Evola sheds new light on the mystical and spiritual expression of sexual love. This in-depth study explores the sexual rites of sacred traditions, and shows how religion, mysticism, folklore, and mythology all contain erotic forms in which the deep potentialities of human beings are recognized.

Zusammenfassung
A comprehensive work on the metaphysical aspects of sexuality, Julius Evola sheds new light on the mystical and spiritual expression of sexual love.

Inhalt

Eros and the Mysteries of Love
The Metaphysics of Sex
Introduction

1. Eros and Sexual Love
2. The Metaphysics of Sex
3. Phenomena of Transcendency in Profane Love
4. Gods and Goddesses, Men and Women
5. Sacred Ceremonies and Evocations
6. Sex in the Realm of Initiations and Magic
   Conclusion
   Notes
   Index