The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 08 of 12)

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Author Frazer, James George, 1854-1941
Title The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 08 of 12)
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Summary "The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion" by James George Frazer is a scholarly investigation into the relationships between magic, religion, and mythology, written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This work focuses on how ancient deities, particularly in agricultural contexts, are depicted in various cultural practices through their connections to vegetation and animal forms. The text delves deeply into rituals across different societies, exploring themes of sacrificial rites and the symbolism of fertility. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an extensive examination of ancient deities of vegetation, beginning with Dionysus and extending to Demeter, Attis, and Osiris. Frazer introduces readers to the common practice of representing these deities in animal forms, particularly goats and bulls, as embodiments of the corn-spirit. He discusses various rituals tied to agriculture, including the sacrificial aspects of eating these 'gods' in animal form, illuminating the significance of these rites in fostering a connection between the agricultural community and their deities. This portion of the work highlights how these ancient customs reveal a complex intertwining of cultural beliefs surrounding fertility, life cycles, and spiritual reverence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Religion
Subject Magic
Subject Superstition
Subject Mythology
Category Text
EBook-No. 42336
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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