Psyche's task : $b A discourse concerning the influence of superstition on the growth of institutions

"Psyche's Task: A Discourse Concerning the Influence of Superstition on the Growth of Institutions" by J.G. Frazer connects the often-criticized idea of superstition to the surprising ways it has shaped society's bedrock institutions. The writing explores how beliefs, though seemingly irrational, have historically propped up systems like government and the concept of owning property, also affecting marriage customs and how much people valued human life. This exploration suggests that superstition wasn't just foolishness, but a force that pushed people to work together, creating the rules and structures we still live by, framing superstition as a surprising foundation for order and cooperation in our shared world.