The Golden Bough

This classic work of anthropology explores the role of magic and religion in the evolution of human thought and society. Drawing on an extensive range of sources, the author weaves a rich tapestry of myths, beliefs, and rituals from around the world, shedding light on the common threads that bind humanity across time and space.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.