| Author |
Frazer, James George, 1854-1941 |
| Title |
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 05 of 12)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 05 of 12)" by James George Frazer is an anthropological and religious studies text written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the comparative study of mythology and the role of ancient deities such as Adonis, Attis, and Osiris in various cultures, examining their significance in magic and religion over time. It focuses on the themes of death and resurrection, fertility, and the interplay between myth and community practices. At the start of the work, Frazer presents a preface that outlines the book's aims and the research methodology used. He emphasizes the importance of understanding religious practices within their geographical contexts, reflecting on how religion and magic have historically influenced human responses to seasonal changes. The opening chapters introduce the myth of Adonis, detailing his worship in the ancient Mediterranean world, and describing the rituals associated with his seasonal death and resurrection as a representation of nature's cycles. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of other deities, implying a rich tapestry of interconnected myths that have shaped various societies' beliefs and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Religion
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| Subject |
Magic
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| Subject |
Superstition
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| Subject |
Mythology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43605 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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