The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 04 of 12)

"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 04 of 12)" by Sir James George Frazer is a comparative study published between 1906-1915. This monumental work explores mythology and religion across cultures, examining fertility rites, human sacrifice, dying gods, and sacred kings. Frazer argues that humanity progressed from magical thinking through religious belief to scientific thought, tracing these patterns through ancient rituals and seasonal cycles. His controversial thesis compares religious traditions worldwide, including Christianity, sparking debate that continues to influence literature and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Frazer, James George, 1854-1941
Title The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 04 of 12)
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough
Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Religion
Subject Magic
Subject Superstition
Subject Mythology
Category Text
eBook-No. 41572
Release Date
Last Update Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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