The Golden Bough: The Roots of Religion and Folklore by James George Frazer is one of the landmark works in the history of comparative religion, mythology, and folklore.
Originally published in 1890, Frazer's massive study explores the rituals, myths, magical practices, religious beliefs, and folklore found across cultures. He examines subjects including sympathetic magic, sacrifice, fertility rituals, sacred kingship, death and resurrection, seasonal ceremonies, and humanity's attempts to understand the unseen world.
This edition was published by Avenel Books in 1981 and presents two volumes in one. It includes illustrations and an index and reproduces material from Frazer's influential study of comparative religion.
Frazer's theories are historically important but should be understood in the context of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century anthropology; many of his evolutionary assumptions have since been challenged or rejected by modern scholars. Nevertheless, The Golden Bough remains an important text for anyone interested in the history of mythology, folklore, magic, and the academic study of religion.
Edition: 1981
Publisher: Avenel Books, New York
Format: Hardcover, two volumes in one
ISBN: 0-517-33633-2
Author: James George Frazer
Condition: Good. The binding remains intact and the text block is solid. The book shows age and shelf wear, including rubbing to the boards, worn corners/spine ends, and noticeable abrasion/removal damage to the lower rear cover. Pages show normal age toning. Please see photographs for condition details.
The Golden Bough: The Roots of Religion and Folklore by James George Frazer is one of the landmark works in the history of comparative religion, mythology, and folklore.
Originally published in 1890, Frazer's massive study explores the rituals, myths, magical practices, religious beliefs, and folklore found across cultures. He examines subjects including sympathetic magic, sacrifice, fertility rituals, sacred kingship, death and resurrection, seasonal ceremonies, and humanity's attempts to understand the unseen world.
This edition was published by Avenel Books in 1981 and presents two volumes in one. It includes illustrations and an index and reproduces material from Frazer's influential study of comparative religion.
Frazer's theories are historically important but should be understood in the context of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century anthropology; many of his evolutionary assumptions have since been challenged or rejected by modern scholars. Nevertheless, The Golden Bough remains an important text for anyone interested in the history of mythology, folklore, magic, and the academic study of religion.
Edition: 1981
Publisher: Avenel Books, New York
Format: Hardcover, two volumes in one
ISBN: 0-517-33633-2
Author: James George Frazer
Condition: Good. The binding remains intact and the text block is solid. The book shows age and shelf wear, including rubbing to the boards, worn corners/spine ends, and noticeable abrasion/removal damage to the lower rear cover. Pages show normal age toning. Please see photographs for condition details.
