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Frazer, James George
1854
1941
Frazer, Sir James George
Frazer, J. G. (James George)
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 08 of 12)
"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.)
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