James Frazer

Golden Bough. Part VII. Balder The Beautiful. Volume I

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demise, drawing a fascinating parallel to the Norse god Balder, worshipped in a revered grove by Norways scenic Sogne fjord. Balders legendary death by mistletoe—his only vulnerability—adds depth to this e...

Auteur

James Frazer

Categorie

History

Website van de podcast

www.spreaker.com

Nieuwste aflevering

4 mrt. 2026

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Afleveringen

016 - V The Interpretation of the Fire Festivals 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

015 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 9 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

014 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 8 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

013 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 7 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

012 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 6 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

011 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 5 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

010 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 4 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

009 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 3 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

008 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 2 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

007 - IV The Fire Festivals of Europe Part 1 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

006 - III The Myth of Balder 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

005 - II Seclusion of Girls at Puberty Part 3 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

004 - II Seclusion of Girls at Puberty Part 2 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

003 - II Seclusion of Girls at Puberty Part 1 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

002 - I Between Heaven and Earth 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

001 - Preface 04.03.2026

In this captivating installment of The Golden Bough series, Frazer delves into the intriguing title problem that underpins the entire work. He argues that the Golden Bough—the branch the King of the Wood, Diana’s priest at Aricia, vigilantly guards—was likely a mistletoe branch growing on an oak in the sacred grove. The plucking of this bough is a crucial precursor to the priests sacrificial demis...

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