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The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 05 of 12)
Frazer, James George, 1854-1941
"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 05 of 12)" by Sir James George Frazer is a comparative study published between 1906-1915. This monumental work explores mythology and religion across cultures, tracing humanity's evolution from magical thinking through religious belief to scientific thought. Frazer examines fertility rites, dying gods, and sacred kingship, arguing that ancient religions centered on seasonal sacrifices. His controversial thesis scandalized Victorian Britain by treating all mythologies—including Christianity—as variations of universal patterns, forever changing how we understand belief systems. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Frazer, James George, 1854-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 05 of 12) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (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. | 43605 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43605-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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