The Golden Bough
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Sir James George Frazer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor fraying on external page edges and spine
The Golden Bough presents a sweeping comparative study of mythology, religion, and folklore, meticulously documenting the evolution of human thought from magic to religion and science. Sir James George Frazer chronicles ancient rituals, myths, and customs from diverse cultures, illustrating the recurring themes of sacred kingship, sacrifice, and the dying god. This seminal work uncovers the intricate connections between seemingly disparate traditions, offering a profound insight into the origins of human belief systems. Its scholarly yet accessible prose details a vast array of anthropological data, making it an enduring classic in the study of comparative religion.
Author: Sir James George Frazer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor fraying on external page edges and spine
The Golden Bough presents a sweeping comparative study of mythology, religion, and folklore, meticulously documenting the evolution of human thought from magic to religion and science. Sir James George Frazer chronicles ancient rituals, myths, and customs from diverse cultures, illustrating the recurring themes of sacred kingship, sacrifice, and the dying god. This seminal work uncovers the intricate connections between seemingly disparate traditions, offering a profound insight into the origins of human belief systems. Its scholarly yet accessible prose details a vast array of anthropological data, making it an enduring classic in the study of comparative religion.