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Religion · 1890 · English

The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion

by James George Frazer

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The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion by James George Frazer explores religion, magic, superstition.

From the opening pages: “Chapter 28. The Killing of the Tree-Spirit 1. The Whitsuntide Mummers 2. Burying the Carnival 3. Carrying out Death 4. Bringing in Summer 5. Battle of Summer and Winter 6. Death and Resurrection of Kostrubonko 7. Death and Revival of Vegetation 8. Analogous Rites in India 9. The Magic…”

Author
James George Frazer
First published
1890
Category
Religion
Language
English

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