
The Golden Bough. A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 5. Spirits Of The Corn And Of The Wild. Volume 2
by James Frazer
'The Golden Bough. A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 5. Spirits Of The Corn And Of The Wild. Volume 2' Summary
This volume of The Golden Bough examines the relationship between magic, religion, and agriculture in primitive societies. Frazer argues that the belief in the dying and reviving god is a reflection of the agricultural cycle, and that the rituals associated with this belief are designed to ensure the fertility of the crops. He also discusses the role of animals in primitive religion, and the relationship between totemism and taboo. Frazer's work is a classic of anthropology, and it has had a profound influence on the study of religion and mythology.Book Details
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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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