"One of the 20th century's most influential books" (Time), Sir James George Frazer's masterwork, The Golden Bough, has become the classic study of the origins of magic and religion. Here is a brilliantly illustrated abridgement of the 12-volume masterpiece that includes 200 illustrations, 100 in color. Large format.
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"One of the 20th century's most influential books" (Time), Sir James George Frazer's masterwork, The Golden Bough, has become the classic study of the origins of magic and religion. Here is a brilliantly illustrated abridgement of the 12-volume masterpiece that includes 200 illustrations, 100 in color. Large format.
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Near Fine. 4to. 224pp, with colour and b/w illustrations, index. Paperback. The book is illustrated with art, artifacts, and images drawn from the riches of the world's cultures. Among the religious beliefs, practices and symbols explored are: sympathetic magic; rainmaking; fertility rites; tree worship; divine kingship; the priest king; fire festivals; taboo; the scapegoat; the slain god; the wandering soul; and the golden mistletoe.