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The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 6, the Scapegoat

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 6, the Scapegoat

Frazer, James George

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Comparative ReligionAnthropologyAncient History General

ISBN10: 1025685865
ISBN13: 9781025685861
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 782
Weight: 2.78
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 6, the Scapegoat is a monumental exploration of social anthropology and comparative religion by Sir James George Frazer. In this volume, Frazer investigates the widespread concept of the scapegoat-the ritual process by which communities transfer their sins, misfortunes, or spiritual ailments onto a sacrificial animal, object, or person to achieve purification.

Through an extensive comparative analysis of global traditions, Frazer examines how different cultures throughout history have utilized public ceremonies to expel evil and manage collective anxiety. The work explores the transition from magical thinking to organized religious ritual, documenting various forms of atonement and the expulsion of personified evils. The Scapegoat provides a detailed look at the psychological and sociological foundations of human ritual, tracing the origins of common religious practices and folklore. As a key component of Frazer's larger study, this work remains a vital resource for understanding the development of human belief systems, the history of religion, and the enduring nature of symbolic sacrifice in the human experience.

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