Golden Bough: The Magic Art And The Evolution Of Kings, Volume 1

Golden Bough: The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Volume 1

by James Frazer

The Golden Bough: The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings is a foundational work in the field of anthropology, examining the development of religious beliefs and rituals across cultures. Sir James Frazer's extensive research delves into the interconnectedness of magic, religion, and societal structures, particularly focusing on the role of kingship and its origins in ancient traditions. The book explores the belief systems of various societies, uncovering patterns and connections between seemingly disparate customs. It analyzes practices like sympathetic and contagious magic, the influence of rituals on the environment, and the evolution of kingship from divine or magical figures to human leaders. The book is known for its detailed analysis of the King of the Wood at the Lake of Nemi, a complex ritual with deep symbolic meaning, and for its exploration of the nature of religion itself.

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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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