Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough

Release date is 2012-12-06

"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 04 of 12)" by Sir James George Frazer is a comparative study published between 1906-1915. This monumental work explores mythology and religion across cultures, examining fertility rites, human sacrifice, dying gods, and sacred kings. Frazer argues that humanity progressed from magical thinking through religious belief to scientific thought, tracing these patterns through ancient rituals and seasonal cycles. His controversial thesis compares religious traditions worldwide, including Christianity, sparking debate that continues to influence literature and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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