The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 09 of 12)
"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 09 of 12)" by Sir James George Frazer is a comparative study published between 1906-1915. This monumental work explores humanity's intellectual evolution from magical thinking through religious belief to scientific thought. Frazer examines fertility rites, human sacrifice, dying gods, and ritual practices across cultures, arguing that ancient religions centered on sacred kings sacrificed seasonally. Though it scandalized Victorian Britain and
was later rejected by academic anthropology, The Golden Bough profoundly influenced twentieth-century 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. 09 of 12) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (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. | 42661 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1935 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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