Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion is a seminal work of anthropology and comparative religion written by James George Frazer. The book was first published in two volumes in 1890, and subsequently expanded and revised in twelve volumes between 1906 and 1915. The Golden Bough explores the nature of magic and religion in various cultures throughout history, and examines the connections between myth, ritual, and social organization. Frazer draws on a vast range of sources, including folklore, mythology, and ethnographic accounts, to explore the commonalities and differences between religious practices and beliefs across different cultures. The book is divided into three main sections: The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, The Worship of the Dead, and The Scapegoat. Throughout the book, Frazer argues that magic and religion are closely connected, and that both are attempts to understand and control the natural world. The Golden Bough is considered one of the most influential works of anthropology ever written, and has had a profound impact on the study of religion, mythology, and folklore.1927. The primary aim of this book is to explain the remarkable rule which regulated the succession to the priesthood of Diana at Aricia. With the instances of customs illustrated in this volume, it is no longer possible to regard the rule of succession to the priesthood of Diana at Aricia as exceptional; it clearly exemplifies a widespread institution, of which the most numerous and the most similar cases have thus far been found in Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
