The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 06 of 12)

Name: The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 06 of 12)
Author: James George Frazer

By James George Frazer

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The volume examines the myth of Osiris and its expression in Egyptian religious texts and rituals, using ancient inscriptions and classical accounts to reconstruct the story and its ceremonial context. It traces official and agrarian calendars and describes rites of irrigation, sowing, and harvest, plus seasonal festivals and funerary observances. The author explores Osiris's roles as corn-god, tree-spirit, fertility deity, and lord of the dead, considers Isis and solar and lunar associations, assesses the doctrine of lunar sympathy and the king's identification with the god, and surveys origin theories and comparative customs linked to mother-kin and mourning goddesses.

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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.