This classic anthropological study examines the role of magic and religion in primitive societies, focusing on myths and rituals related to vegetation, fertility, and death. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and comparative analysis, Frazer traces the evolution of ancient beliefs and explores their influence on modern culture. With its vivid descriptions and scholarly insights, The Golden Bough remains an essential text for anyone interested in the history of religion and anthropology. 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 domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.