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Golden Bough (Complete)

James Frazer

English United States Religion Religion & Spirituality Science Social Sciences

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42m

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Latest

Mar 11, 2026

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About the Show

The Golden Bough A Study in Magic and Religion is an expansive comparative exploration of mythology and religion authored by the renowned Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer (1854–1941). This groundbreaking work presents a modernist perspective, examining religion as a cultural phenomenon rather than through a theological lens. While many of its theories have been challenged over time—most notably the connections drawn between magic, religion, and science—the books influence on contemporary European literature remains profound. Frazer delves into the common threads of religious belief, spanning from ancient belief systems to more modern faiths like Christianity. He posits that ancient religions often revolved around fertility cults, centered on the worship and ritual sacrifice of a sacred king, embodying a dying and reviving god—a solar deity intertwined with a goddess of the earth, who dies at harvest and is reborn in spring. This compelling narrative is woven with vibrant examples from cultures worldwide, all articulated in a style that is seldom rivaled by his successors. (From Wikipedia, with small additions by Måns Broo)

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Transcripts Available

19 of recent episodes transcribed

Established Catalog

60 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since

Feb 11, 2026

Consistency

100%

Format

Serial

Hosting

www.spreaker.com

Recent Episodes

060 - Chapter LXVIII LXIX

Mar 11, 2026 46m Transcript

059 - Chapter LXVII part 2

Mar 10, 2026 34m Transcript

058 - Chapter LXVII part 1

Mar 09, 2026 50m Transcript

057 - Chapter LXVI

Mar 08, 2026 45m Transcript

056 - Chapter LXV

Mar 07, 2026 34m Transcript

055 - Chapter LXIV

Mar 06, 2026 31m Transcript

054 - Chapter LXIII

Mar 05, 2026 34m Transcript

053 - Chapter LXII part 2

Mar 04, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

052 - Chapter LXII part 1

Mar 03, 2026 48m Transcript

051 - Chapter LX LXI

Mar 02, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

050 - Chapter LVIII LIX

Mar 01, 2026 56m Transcript

049 - Chapter LVII

Feb 28, 2026 1h Transcript

048 - Chapter LVI

Feb 27, 2026 50m

047 - Chapter LIV LV

Feb 26, 2026 46m Transcript

046 - Chapter LIII

Feb 25, 2026 45m Transcript

045 - Chapter LII

Feb 24, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

044 - Chapter LI

Feb 23, 2026 18m Transcript

043 - Chapter L

Feb 22, 2026 52m Transcript

042 - Chapter XLIX part 2

Feb 21, 2026 27m Transcript

041 - Chapter XLIX part 1

Feb 20, 2026 31m Transcript

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