James George Frazer
Sir James George Frazer was a Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 09 of 12)
Discover how ancient cultures transferred their sins and misfortunes onto a chosen individual or object, believing in the power of vicarious suffering.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 10 of 12)
Embark on a journey through ancient myths and rituals, where divine kings sacrifice for renewal and sacred customs unveil the foundations of human belief.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 07 of 12)
Journey into a world where gods die and are reborn, mirroring the endless cycles of nature and the ancient mysteries of civilization.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 11 of 12)
Explore the hidden connections between ancient magic, religious rituals, and the burning flames of cultural purification.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 03 of 12)
Discover how ancient beliefs and restrictions shaped societies, burdening kings and priests with divine roles that dictated not only their fates but the well-being of their entire communities.
By James George Frazer
Studies in Greek Scenery, Legend and History Selected from His Commentary on Pausanias' 'Description of Greece,'
Journey through the timeless landscapes of ancient Greece, where history and myth combine to bring the past to life.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 01 of 12)
In an ancient Italian sanctuary, a would-be king must commit murder to seize power, as myths intertwine with rituals, setting the stage for a study of magic and religion across cultures.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 02 of 12)
Discover a world where kings command the rain and trees shelter ancient spirits, revealing the entwined roots of magic, religion, and civilization.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion
In a world of ancient rituals, a brutal fight to the death determined who would rule as priest, unveiling the hidden connection between magic, religion, and the dark side of humanity.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 12 of 12)
Explore the hidden links between worldwide myths, magic, and religions as an author catalogs sources for a deep exploration into ancient traditions.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 05 of 12)
Uncover the secrets of ancient gods and rituals, revealing the surprising connections between death, rebirth, and the power of belief in shaping civilizations.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 04 of 12)
Discover a world where kings are sacrificed to give a land new life, revealing the intense connection between power, religion, and the fate of ancient societies.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2)
Venture into a world where ancient priests are murdered for their power, revealing a haunting cycle of death and rebirth in humanity's earliest spiritual searches.
By James George Frazer
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume 2 (of 3) The Belief Among the Polynesians
Across vast oceans, discover how island cultures honor their dead and envision life beyond the mortal realm.
By James George Frazer
Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul
Explore ancient myths, death, sacred rules, and fire rituals of purification.
By James George Frazer
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume 1 (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia
Uncover the fascinating rituals and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife in indigenous cultures, before they fade away forever.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 06 of 12)
A divine king's death and rebirth become a cornerstone of faith, revealing the entwined relationship between mythology, agriculture, and eternal life.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 08 of 12)
Uncover the hidden connections between ancient rituals, animal deities, and the very essence of life and fertility in a world where magic and religion intertwine.
By James George Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2)
Uncover the ancient rituals and animal symbolism that reveal humanity’s enduring connection to nature's cycles and the mysterious spirit of the harvest.
By James George Frazer
Psyche's task : $b A discourse concerning the influence of superstition on the growth of institutions
Uncover how irrational beliefs surprisingly built the foundations of government, property, and social values.
By James George Frazer