Golden Bough. A Study In Magic And Religion. Part 5. The Spirits Of The Corn And Of The Wild. Volume 1.

Golden Bough. A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 5. The Spirits Of The Corn And Of The Wild. Volume 1.

by James Frazer

This volume delves into the intricate relationship between agriculture and religious beliefs. Frazer explores the widespread concept of the dying and reviving god, a figure representing the cycle of life and death inherent in the agricultural process. He draws parallels between the beliefs and practices of various cultures, particularly in Europe and the Orient, examining rituals, myths, and beliefs surrounding the spirits of the harvest, the wild, and the natural world. Frazer highlights the significance of these beliefs in shaping human understanding of the natural world and their place within it.

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Sir James George Frazer was a Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. His most famous work, The Golde...

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