The Sun and the Serpent Lore of Bengal 1st Edition 1977

Study of the relationship between The Sun and The Serpent, two diverse elements in Bengali culture (and more broadly in human affairs); Sun-god, Sun festivals, Sun dances, Sun-Cult literature, Sun-myths and legends, Serpent-proverbs, Serpent- beliefs, Snake-charmers, etc; 2 b&w illustrations; First Edition stated; Very Good throughout; boards a little rubbed/sunned to edges; dustwrapper edgeworn and rubbed, some loss to head and tail of spine.