The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2)

By James George Frazer

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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.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Philosophy & Ethics Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal

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2012-10-16

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Summary

"The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2)" by James George Frazer is a detailed exploration of myths and religious customs around the world. Written in the late 1800s, this book looks at the beliefs of different cultures, especially their early ideas about nature and the supernatural. It kicks off by talking about the "King of the Wood," an old priest near Lake Nemi who could only be replaced if someone killed him, highlighting the cycle of life, death, and rebirth linked to ancient religious practices. This strange tradition points to bigger patterns of belief that exist across many cultures. Frazer shows how old rituals from Europe connect to the customs of ancient peoples, arguing that studying these traditions helps us understand how religion and mythology have changed over time.