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Golden Bough (Complete)

Golden Bough (Complete)

De : James Frazer
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The Golden Bough A Study in Magic and Religion is an expansive comparative exploration of mythology and religion authored by the renowned Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer (1854–1941). This groundbreaking work presents a modernist perspective, examining religion as a cultural phenomenon rather than through a theological lens. While many of its theories have been challenged over time—most notably the connections drawn between magic, religion, and science—the books influence on contemporary European literature remains profound. Frazer delves into the common threads of religious belief, spanning from ancient belief systems to more modern faiths like Christianity. He posits that ancient religions often revolved around fertility cults, centered on the worship and ritual sacrifice of a sacred king, embodying a dying and reviving god—a solar deity intertwined with a goddess of the earth, who dies at harvest and is reborn in spring. This compelling narrative is woven with vibrant examples from cultures worldwide, all articulated in a style that is seldom rivaled by his successors. (From Wikipedia, with small additions by Måns Broo)Copyright Religious Texts and Commentary Science Sciences sociales Spiritualité
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