
Golden Bough: The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Volume 1
by James Frazer
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The Golden Bough, a monumental work of anthropology, explores the origins of religious belief and societal structures through the lens of magic, ritual, and the evolution of kingship. Sir James Frazer's meticulous examination of cultural practices across ancient societies reveals fascinating connections between seemingly disparate customs. He explores the belief in sympathetic and contagious magic, the influence of magical practices on the environment, and the transition of leadership from divine or magical figures to human kings. The book's centerpiece is an in-depth analysis of the King of the Wood ritual at the Lake of Nemi, which Frazer sees as a microcosm of larger societal and religious developments. He uses this ritual to examine the interplay of magic, religion, and societal structures, providing a compelling framework for understanding the evolution of human belief systems and the development of civilization itself.Book Details
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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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