The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 01 of 12)
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| Author | Frazer, James George, 1854-1941 |
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| Title | The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 01 of 12) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion" by Sir James George Frazer is a comprehensive anthropological work that explores the intricacies of myth and ritual in human societies, written in the late 19th century. The text serves as a foundational study in comparative religion and sociology, examining how ancient customs and religious rites have evolved over time. The primary focus of the first volume is the peculiar priesthood of the King of the Wood at Nemi, along with broader themes of sacred kingship and magic." The opening of this work introduces the historical and geographical context of the Lake of Nemi and its sanctuary dedicated to Diana, a significant goddess of ancient Italian religion. Frazer describes the unusual customs of the priesthood, where a candidate could only seize the title of priest and king through the ritual murder of the reigning priest. He illustrates the interplay of myth and ritual, noting that legends such as those surrounding Orestes and Hippolytus reflect ancient traditions and remain vital to understanding the evolution of religious practices among various cultures. Through this examination, Frazer sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into magic and religion, aiming to explain the underlying motivations for such customs across different societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religion |
| Subject | Magic |
| Subject | Superstition |
| Subject | Mythology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59607 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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