First published in 1890, The Golden Bough is a classic work of comparative mythology and religion. Drawing on a vast array of historical and anthropological research, Sir James George Frazer explores the origins and evolution of magic and religion across cultures and throughout history. The book's insights into human nature and the human search for meaning continue to resonate today. 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.