ILLUSTRATED GOLDEN BOUGH by Frazer Sir James George

ILLUSTRATED GOLDEN BOUGH by Frazer Sir James George

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This edition holds a magnifying glass to Frazer's insights into the nature of magic and religion and focuses on the central theme of sympathetic magic. It draws on historical and social evidence to reveal the spiritual essence of man.

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ILLUSTRATED GOLDEN BOUGH by Frazer Sir James George

Initially intended as an anthropological study, the original "Golden Bough" became a study of the origins of magic and religion. This abridged edition holds a magnifying glass to Frazer's insights into the nature of magic and religion and focuses on the central theme of sympathetic magic. Illustrated throughout with art, artifacts and images from around the world, it draws on historical and social evidence to reveal the spiritual essence of man.
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ISBN 13 9780713481082
ISBN 10 0713481080
Title ILLUSTRATED GOLDEN BOUGH
Author Frazer Sir James George
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Batsford Ltd
Year published 1996-11-05
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.