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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2)

By James George Frazer
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A comparative study of primitive religion and folklore investigates tree worship, sacred kingship, taboos, and the ritual killing and renewal of divine or incarnate rulers as expressions of agricultural and seasonal cycles. Combining ethnographic reports of European peasant customs with classical myths and rites, it analyzes beliefs about the soul, pollution taboos, sacrificial practice, and fertility cults; chapters trace recurring motifs such as the death and restoration of vegetation gods and the ceremonial execution or replacement of cultic kings, illustrated by cases drawn from Mediterranean and Near Eastern mythic traditions.

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James George Frazer

James George Frazer was a Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist, best known for his seminal work, "The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion." This extensive study explores the connections between mythology, religion, and magic across various cultures, influencing the fields of anthropology and religious studies. Frazer's scholarship delves into themes such as the belief in immortality and the worship of the dead, as seen in his works like "The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead." His contributions have left a lasting impact on the understanding of cultural practices and the evolution of human thought.

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