James George Frazer
James George Frazer was a Scottish social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. He is best known for his work 'The Golden Bough', a wide-ranging, comparative study of mythology and religion, in which he discusses the similarity of magical and religious beliefs across cultures. Frazer's work was influential in the field of anthropology and also impacted literature and psychology.
Books
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1. The Golden Bough
"The Golden Bough" is a comprehensive study on mythology and religion, exploring the common themes found in different cultures around the world. The author uses a wide range of sources to argue that human belief progressed through three stages: primitive magic, replaced by religion, which in turn was replaced by science. The book delves into various rituals and customs, including the concept of the dying god in mythology and the role of fertility rites in agriculture. The author's theories have had a profound influence on both literature and anthropology.
