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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
Of Athens Apollodorus
Sir James George Frazer
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
Sir James George Frazer,James George Frazer
To all who are engaged in Psyche’s task of sorting out the seeds of good from evil I dedicate this discourse. Contents: Government; Private Property; Marriage; Respect for Human Life…
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by…
A groundbreaking work by Sir James George Frazer that explores the links between ancient Jewish folklore and the wider mythological traditions of the Near East, offering new insights into the…
In this insightful book, anthropologist James George Frazer provides a detailed examination of the cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples. Drawing on years of fieldwork and research, Frazer offers a…
In 'Folk-Lore in the Old Testament, ' Sir James George Frazer explores the widespread presence of myth, legend, and folklore in the stories and beliefs of the Bible. Drawing on…
Sir James George Frazer (1854-1941) is rightly regarded as one of the founders of modern anthropology. This volume is the author’s own abridgement of his great work, and was first…
The Study of Man; Man in Society; Man and the Supernatural; Man and Immortality.
Abridged edition. The author compares episodes of the Old Testament with similar legends from other cultures in the ancient world. Contents: Part 1) Early ages of the world: Creation of…
Title: Pausanias’s Description of Greece. Translated with a commentary by J. G.Frazer.
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
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This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the…
A fascinating and accessible overview of world mythology and ‘primitive’ cultures, encompassing such subjects as The Priest-King, the Dying God, Taboos, the Scapegoat, Saturnalia, and Killing the Divine King. Not…
