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Religion, Magic, and Science

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Lee

It’s useless to try to define something like religion. James Frazer says all he’ll do is say what he means by it, and then try to be consistent in using the term throughout his work. By “religion”, Frazer means A … Continue reading →

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Tree Spirits in The Golden Bough

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Lee

In spring, early summer, or midsummer the villagers would go out into the woods to cut down a tree. They’d bring it back to the village and set it up there (“amid general rejoicings”); or, in other villages, they would … Continue reading →

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