ILLUSTRATED GOLDEN BOUGH - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0713481080 ISBN 13: 9780713481082

Casa editrice: Batsford Ltd, 1996

Riassunto

Initially intended as an anthropological study, the original "Golden Bough" became a study of the origins of magic and religion. This abridged edition holds a magnifying glass to Frazer's insights into the nature of magic and religion and focuses on the central theme of sympathetic magic. Illustrated throughout with art, artifacts and images from around the world, it draws on historical and social evidence to reveal the spiritual essence of man.

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Series; A labyrinth book. Notes; "A Labyrinth book"-- T.p. verso. Includes index. Based on Frazer's abridged version of his Golden bough. Summary; Initially intended as an anthropological study, the original "Golden Bough" became a study of the origins of magic and religion. This abridged edition holds a magnifying glass to Frazer's insights into the nature of magic and religion and focuses on the central theme of sympathetic magic. Illustrated throughout with art, artifacts and images from around the world, it draws on historical and social evidence to reveal the spiritual essence of man. Physical description; 224 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. Subjects; Mythology. Religion. Magic. Superstition. Religion - Mythology. Rites and ceremonies - Mythology. Magic - Mythology. Rites and ceremonies. Anthropology ; Myths & mythology ; Folklore ; The Occult. Social Science / Anthropology / General. Social Science / Folklore & Mythology. Body, Mind & Spirit / Mysticism. Body, Mind & Spirit / Magick Studies. Religion ; Mythology ; Rites and ceremonies ; Magic. Genre; Illustrated.

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• Editore: Batsford Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0713481080
• ISBN 13: 9780713481082
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224