Mythology, Legends & Folklore

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 02 of 12)

This monumental work explores the shared elements of mythology and religion across cultures, examining fertility rites, human sacrifice, and the dying god archetype.

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"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 02 of 12)" by Sir James George Frazer is a comparative study published between 1906-1915. This monumental work explores the shared elements of mythology and religion across cultures, examining fertility rites, human sacrifice, and the dying god archetype. Frazer proposes that humanity progresses from magical thinking through religious belief to scientific thought, tracing ancient fertility cults centered on sacred kings sacrificed with the seasons. His controversial theories scandalized readers by comparing Christian resurrection to pagan myths.

Format: EPUB
Språk: Engelsk
Omfang: 707 sider
Forlag: Xpresspress
ISBN: 9781026141335