Victorian comparative religion

The Golden Bough: Third Edition, Vol. 01 of 12

James George Frazer1906Vol. 1 of 12
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The opening volume of the massively expanded third edition, introducing Frazer's comprehensive theory of magic and kingship. This volume establishes the foundation by distinguishing magic from religion and science, explaining the principles of sympathetic magic (homeopathic and contagious), and beginning the investigation of sacred kingship. Frazer explores how primitive societies conceived magical power, the role of magician-priests, and the evolution from magic to religion. The work examines magical control of weather, fertility, and natural forces across cultures worldwide.

Also known asFrazer's Golden Bough · Magical Origins
This edition1906
EditionThird edition, Volume 1 of 12: The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings (Part 1)
Comparative Religionsympathetic magichomeopathic magicAnthropology of ReligionMythologyevolution of belieffertility ritesmagic vs religion vs sciencecontagious magicmagic vs religionmagical ritualsComparative MythologyAnthropologyFolklore Studiescontact magicsocial anthropology

Contents41 chapters

  1. 01The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Religion, 12 volumes, Third Edition, by James George Frazer. Part I. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Vol. I.
  2. 02PREFACE
  3. 03PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GOLDEN BOUGH
  4. 04PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE GOLDEN BOUGH
  5. 05CONTENTS
  6. 06CHAPTER I THE KING OF THE WOOD
  7. 07§ 1. Diana and Virbius
  8. 08§ 2. Artemis and Hippolytus
  9. 09§ 3. Recapitulation
  10. 10CHAPTER II PRIESTLY KINGS
  11. 11CHAPTER III SYMPATHETIC MAGIC
  12. 12§ 1. The Principles of Magic
  13. 13§ 2. Homeopathic or Imitative Magic
  14. 14§ 3. Contagious Magic
  15. 15§ 4. The Magician’s Progress
  16. 16CHAPTER IV MAGIC AND RELIGION
  17. 17CHAPTER V THE MAGICAL CONTROL OF THE WEATHER
  18. 18§ 1. The Public Magician
  19. 19§ 2. The Magical Control of Rain
  20. 20§ 3. The Magical Control of the Sun
  21. 21§ 4. The Magical Control of the Wind
  22. 22CHAPTER VI MAGICIANS AS KINGS
  23. 23CHAPTER VII INCARNATE HUMAN GODS
  24. 24APPENDIX HEGEL ON MAGIC AND RELIGION
  25. 25NOTES
  26. 26CHAPTER I—The King of the Wood
  27. 27CHAPTER II—Priestly Kings
  28. 28CHAPTER III—Sympathetic Magic
  29. 29CHAPTER IV—Magic and Religion
  30. 30CHAPTER V—The Magical Control of the Weather
  31. 31CHAPTER VI—Magicians as Kings
  32. 32CHAPTER VII—Incarnate Human Gods
  33. 33APPENDIX—Hegel on Magic and Religion
  34. 34THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  35. 35"Cover"
  36. 36The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Religion, 12 volumes, Third Edition, by Sir James George Frazer. Part I. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Vol. I. a Project Gutenberg ebook.
  37. 37The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Religion, 12 volumes, Third Edition, by Sir James George Frazer. Part I. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Vol. I. a Project Gutenberg ebook.
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  39. 39The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Religion, 12 volumes, Third Edition, by Sir James George Frazer. Part I. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Vol. I. a Project Gutenberg ebook.
  40. 40The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Religion, 12 volumes, Third Edition, by Sir James George Frazer. Part I. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Vol. I. a Project Gutenberg ebook.
  41. 41The Golden Bough, a Study in Magic and Religion, 12 volumes, Third Edition, by Sir James George Frazer. Part I. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings, Vol. I. a Project Gutenberg ebook.

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