The Story
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Spine worn and discoloured. Mild bumping on corners and spine. Binding slightly shaky. Clean text and plates remain in good condition.
The Golden Bough presents a monumental comparative study of mythology and religion, meticulously detailing the evolution of human belief systems across diverse cultures. This seminal work chronicles ancient rituals, magical practices, and the pervasive theme of the sacred king, whose life and death were intertwined with the fertility of the land. Frazer uncovers striking parallels in myths and customs from antiquity to modern times, illustrating humanity's enduring quest to understand and influence the natural world. His comprehensive scholarship argues for the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate traditions, offering profound insights into the origins of religion and folklore. This influential text remains a cornerstone of anthropological thought, shaping our understanding of cultural development and the human psyche.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Spine worn and discoloured. Mild bumping on corners and spine. Binding slightly shaky. Clean text and plates remain in good condition.
The Golden Bough presents a monumental comparative study of mythology and religion, meticulously detailing the evolution of human belief systems across diverse cultures. This seminal work chronicles ancient rituals, magical practices, and the pervasive theme of the sacred king, whose life and death were intertwined with the fertility of the land. Frazer uncovers striking parallels in myths and customs from antiquity to modern times, illustrating humanity's enduring quest to understand and influence the natural world. His comprehensive scholarship argues for the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate traditions, offering profound insights into the origins of religion and folklore. This influential text remains a cornerstone of anthropological thought, shaping our understanding of cultural development and the human psyche.
