Project Gutenberg 2013-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 461 Frazer, James George 1854 1941 Frazer, Sir James George Frazer, J. G. (James George) The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 03 of 12) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough "The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion" by James George Frazer is a scholarly and anthropological exploration written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of magic, religion, and the concept of taboo across various cultures, examining how these elements influence societal structures and beliefs. It focuses on the symbolic significance of taboos, particularly those surrounding royal and priestly figures, as well as broader implications for human morality and social organization. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the concept of taboo and its origins from Polynesian culture, explaining its extensive influence on religious, social, and political life. The opening chapter discusses the burdens placed on kings and priests, who are often viewed as divine figures whose actions directly impact the well-being of their subjects. Frazer highlights specific examples from Japan and West Africa, illustrating how these sacred roles come with a complex set of restrictions meant to preserve the lives of these rulers for the greater good. Through these insights, the text sets the stage for a deeper examination of how these beliefs manifest in rituals and customs across different cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41832/41832-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Religion Magic Superstition Mythology BL Text Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 2864476 2025-07-17T04:46:35.951890 text/html 3137153 2013-01-12T19:17:12 text/html 685841 2025-07-17T04:47:13.972718 application/epub+zip 734908 2025-07-17T04:46:41.489827 application/epub+zip 4294814 2013-01-12T19:18:45 application/pdf 716873 2025-07-17T04:46:38.529879 application/epub+zip 1397296 2025-07-17T04:47:39.616532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1019216 2025-07-17T04:47:11.488655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1001571 2022-09-19T06:56:57.250159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1256754 2025-07-17T04:46:29.907908 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1257641 2020-06-15T15:42:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1269216 2013-01-12T19:18:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1269608 2013-01-12T19:18:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28640 2025-07-17T04:47:39.825558 application/rdf+xml 1487110 2013-01-12T19:18:47 application/prs.tei 10331 2025-07-17T04:46:39.060832 image/jpeg 2408 2025-07-17T04:46:38.804827 image/jpeg 458992 2020-06-15T15:42:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 459311 2013-01-12T19:18:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 102278 2013-01-12T19:15:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 666552 2013-01-12T19:17:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1251417 2013-01-12T19:18:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 548067 2013-01-12T19:18:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 458631 2013-01-12T19:18:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 635241 2025-07-17T04:46:36.079918 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia