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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) by Frazer
Frazer, James George, 1854-1941
"The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2)" by Sir James George Frazer is a comparative study first published in 1890. This groundbreaking work examines mythology and religion across cultures, exploring fertility rites, human sacrifice, dying gods, and sacred kingship. Frazer proposes that humanity's understanding evolved from magic through religion to science, tracing ancient rituals centered on seasonal cycles and priest-kings. Though it scandalized Victorian readers and later faced scholarly criticism, the work profoundly influenced twentieth-century literature and thought. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Frazer, James George, 1854-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Mythology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41082 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41082-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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