The Golden Bough; A Study in Magic and Religion - Frazer, 12-Vol 1923

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A complete, 12 volume set of the 3rd and best edition of James George Frazer's famous study on religion, mythology and anthropology. Mixed editions as is common with this work.The third edition is considered to be the most important, as his work was expanded significantly for this edition. The work was first published in two volumes in 1890, in three in 1900 and then in twelve for the third edition between 1906 and 1915.The ivolumes are as follows;'The Balder the Beautiful' vol 1 and 2, 'Bibliography and Index' 'The Scapegoat''The Dying God' 'The Magic Art' Vol 1 and 2 'Adonis Attis Osiris' Vol 1 and 2 'Spirits of the Corn and of the Wild' Vol 1 and 2 and'Taboo and the Perils of the Soul'. In the publisher's original gilt cloth.This influential and comprehensive work on religion and mythology was written by the Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer. Frazer was a key figure in the development of modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. Many of his key beliefs centered around the concept of human beings progressing through three stages; primitive magic; religion; and finally science.The Golden Bough, despite being an extremely detailed and wide-ranging work of comparative religion was published with the intention of appealing to all audiences, including those outside of academia. The work addresses the shared elements of religious beliefs and scientific thought, with reference to the variety of symbolism and practices indicative of cultural development. Upon publication, the work was met with immediate success and went through many editions in the author's lifetime. 
A complete, 12 volume set of the 3rd and best edition of James George Frazer's famous study on religion, mythology and anthropology. Mixed editions as is common with this work.The third edition is considered to be the most important, as his work was expanded significantly for this edition. The work was first published in two volumes in 1890, in three in 1900 and then in twelve for the third edition between 1906 and 1915.The ivolumes are as follows;'The Balder the Beautiful' vol 1 and 2, 'Bibliography and Index' 'The Scapegoat''The Dying God' 'The Magic Art' Vol 1 and 2 'Adonis Attis Osiris' Vol 1 and 2 'Spirits of the Corn and of the Wild' Vol 1 and 2 and'Taboo and the Perils of the Soul'. In the publisher's original gilt cloth.This influential and comprehensive work on religion and mythology was written by the Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer. Frazer was a key figure in the development of modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. Many of his key beliefs centered around the concept of human beings progressing through three stages; primitive magic; religion; and finally science.The Golden Bough, despite being an extremely detailed and wide-ranging work of comparative religion was published with the intention of appealing to all audiences, including those outside of academia. The work addresses the shared elements of religious beliefs and scientific thought, with reference to the variety of symbolism and practices indicative of cultural development. Upon publication, the work was met with immediate success and went through many editions in the author's lifetime.