
The Golden Bough. A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 4. Adonis Attis Osiris. Volume 2
by James Frazer
'The Golden Bough. A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 4. Adonis Attis Osiris. Volume 2' Summary
"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion" by James Frazer is an extensive comparative study of religious practices and beliefs from around the world. This specific book, Part 4, Volume 2, focuses on the Adonis, Attis, and Osiris cults of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.
Frazer examines the similarities between these cults and the mysteries of Christianity, specifically in terms of the concepts of sacrifice, death, and resurrection. He delves into the mythologies and rituals of these cults, analyzing their significance and exploring the possible origins of their beliefs and practices.
Through this analysis, Frazer aims to provide a better understanding of the evolution of religious belief and practice. He argues that many religious traditions and practices share common roots and that the study of these similarities can provide insights into the development of religious belief systems over time.
Published in 1914, "The Golden Bough" has become a seminal work in the fields of anthropology and religious studies. Its influence can be seen in the work of many later scholars and it remains an important resource for those interested in the study of religion, mythology, and the history of human thought.
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James Frazer
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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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