James Frazer
Golden Bough The Magic of Kings, Volume 2
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revealing the rich tapestry of magic and ritual that has shaped human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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018 - XXI-DIANUS AND DIANA Recapitulation Rise of sacred kings endowed with magical or divine powers The K 04.03.2026 22:51
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
017 - XX-THE WORSHIP OF THE OAK PART 1 THE DIFFUSION OF THE OAK IN EUROPE Jupiter the god of the oak the s 04.03.2026 47:36
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
016 - XIX-ST GEORGE AND THE PARILIA The early Italians a pastoral as well as agricultural people The sheph 04.03.2026 50:11
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
015 - XVIII-THE SUCCESSION TO THE KINGDOM IN ANCIENT LATIUM PART 2 Similar combination perhaps in force at 04.03.2026 51:40
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
014 - XVIII-THE SUCCESSION TO THE KINGDOM IN ANCIENT LATIUM PART 1 The sacred functions of Latin kings in 04.03.2026 54:47
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
013 - XVII-THE ORIGIN OF PERPETUAL FIRES Custom of perpetual fires probably originated in motives of conve 04.03.2026 23:14
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
012 - XVI-FATHER JOVE AND MOTHER VESTA Similarity between the fire -customs of the Herero and the ancient 04.03.2026 45:35
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
011 - XV-THE FIRE-DRILL Vestal fire at Rome rekindled by the fire-drill Use of the fire-drill by savages T 04.03.2026 37:43
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
010 - XIV-THE KING'S FIRE Sacred marriage of the Fire-god with a woman Legends of the birth of Latin kings 04.03.2026 22:53
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
009 - XIII-THE KINGS OF ROME AND ALBA PART 1 NUMA AND EGERIA Egeria a nymph of water and the oak perhaps a 04.03.2026 38:35
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
008 - XII-THE SACRED MARRIAGE PART 3 SACRIFICES TO WATER-SPIRITS Stories of the Perseus and Andromeda type 04.03.2026 30:23
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
007 - XII-THE SACRED MARRIAGE PART 2 THE MARRIAGE OF THE GODS Marriages of the gods in Babylonia and Assyr 04.03.2026 50:53
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
006 - XII-THE SACRED MARRIAGE PART 1 DIANA AS GODDESS OF FERTILITY Dramatic marriages of gods and goddesse 04.03.2026 19:07
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
005 - XI-THE INFLUENCE OF THE SEXES ON VEGETATION The marriage of the King and Queen of May intended to pr 04.03.2026 43:16
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
004 - X-RELICS OF TREE-WORSHIP IN MODERN EUROPE May-trees in Europe especially England May-garlands in Eng 04.03.2026 1:12:53
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
003 - IX-THE WORSHIP OF TREES PART 2 BENEFICIENT POWERS OF TREE-SPIRITS Tree-spirit develops into anthropo 04.03.2026 24:47
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
002 - IX-THE WORSHIP OF TREES PART 1TREE SPIRITS Great forests of ancient EuropeTree-worship practised by 04.03.2026 1:10:31
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
001 - VIII-DEPARTMENTAL KINGS OF NATURE-The King of the Wood and Nemi probably a departmental king of natu 04.03.2026 12:06
Dive into the second volume of Frazers groundbreaking 12-part series on anthropology and traditional belief systems. This installment delves into the mystical role of kings, exploring the intertwining of superstition, the worship of nature—particularly trees, vegetation, and fire—and the significance of sacred marriages. Discover the profound connections between people and the natural world, revea...
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