Sacred Prostitution is a book written by G.S. Wake that explores the history and cultural significance of prostitution in various societies throughout history. The book delves into the role of sacred prostitution in ancient civilizations, including those of Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. It also examines the practice of temple prostitution in India and the role of courtesans in Chinese culture. The author discusses the religious and social contexts in which prostitution was practiced, and the ways in which it was viewed by different societies. The book also explores the lives of individual prostitutes and the challenges they faced, including discrimination, exploitation, and violence. Overall, Sacred Prostitution offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the complex and often controversial practice of prostitution in human history.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Prostitution and Marriage by Capture, by G. S. Wake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127923.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.