A world classic. The Golden Bough describes our ancestors' primitive methods of worship, sex practices, strange rituals and festivals. Disproving the popular thought that primitive life was simple, this monumental survey shows that savage man was enmeshed in a tangle of magic, taboos, and superstitions. Revealed here is the evolution of man from savagery to civilization, from the modification of his weird and often bloodthirsty customs to the entry of lasting moral, ethical, and spiritual values.
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A world classic. The Golden Bough describes our ancestors' primitive methods of worship, sex practices, strange rituals and festivals. Disproving the popular thought that primitive life was simple, this monumental survey shows that savage man was enmeshed in a tangle of magic, taboos, and superstitions. Revealed here is the evolution of man from savagery to civilization, from the modification of his weird and often bloodthirsty customs to the entry of lasting moral, ethical, and spiritual values.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp. 864. 864 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. There is some mild surface abrasion on the UPC code on the back cover.
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The Golden Bough attempts to define the shared elements of religious belief. By showing the common root and practices of religion, it provides not only a useful tool for comparing religions but also for understanding literary references and their underlying meaning. It is a "must-have" book.
