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Focusing on the shared elements of religious belief, this work posits that ancient religions centered on fertility cults and the worship of a sacred king, often involving sacrificial practices. Published in 1890, it introduced a modernist perspective on religion, significantly influencing contemporary European literature and thought. The exploration of these themes provides a foundational understanding of the interplay between mythology and societal structures.
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The Golden Bough, James George Frazer
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Golden Bough
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James George Frazer
- Publisher
- SMK Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 840
- ISBN13
- 9781617201516
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the shared elements of religious belief, this work posits that ancient religions centered on fertility cults and the worship of a sacred king, often involving sacrificial practices. Published in 1890, it introduced a modernist perspective on religion, significantly influencing contemporary European literature and thought. The exploration of these themes provides a foundational understanding of the interplay between mythology and societal structures.