Golden Bough Taboo and the Souls Perils
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Golden Bough Taboo and the Souls Perils

James Frazer

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In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.

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018 - Note Not to step over Persons and Things

Feb 11, 2026 4m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

017 - VII OUR DEPT TO THE SAVAGE General conclusion Human gods obliged to observe many taboos for their ow

Feb 11, 2026 7m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

016 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 4 6 Common Words tabooed Common words tabooed by Highland fowlers fishermen an

Feb 11, 2026 58m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

015 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 3 4 Names of Kings and other Sacred Persons tabooed Birthnames of kings tabooe

Feb 11, 2026 38m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

014 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 2 3 Names of the Dead tabooed Names of the dead not mentioned by the Australia

Feb 11, 2026 51m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

013 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 1 1 Personal Names tabooed The personal name regarded by the savage as a vital

Feb 11, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

012 - V TABOOED THINGS PART 3 9 Spittle tabooed Belief that people maybe bewitched through their spittle H

Feb 11, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

011 - V TABOOED THINGS PART 2 6 Hair tabooed Hair of kings priests and other tabooed persons kept unshorn

Feb 11, 2026 58m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

010 - V TABOOED THINGS PART 1 1 The Meaning of Taboo Taboos of holiness agree with taboos of pollution Bec

Feb 11, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

009 - IV TABOOED PERSONS - PART 3 6 Hunters and Fishers tabooed Taboos observed by hunters and fishers pro

Feb 11, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

008 - IV TABOOED PERSONS - PART 2 5 Manslayers tabooed Taboos laid on warriors who have slain foes Seclusi

Feb 11, 2026 50m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

007 - IV TABOOED PERSONS - PART 1 1 Chiefs and Kings tabooed Disastrous results supposed to follow from us

Feb 11, 2026 1h 5m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

006 - III TABOOED ACTS - 1 Taboos on Intercourse with Strangers Rules of life observed by sacred kings are

Feb 11, 2026 57m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

005 - II - THE PERILS OF THE SOUL - Part 3 3 The Soul as a Shadow and a Reflection A man's soul conceived

Feb 11, 2026 43m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

004 - II - THE PERILS OF THE SOUL - Part 2 Abduction of souls by demons and gods Lost souls brought back i

Feb 11, 2026 37m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

003 - II - THE PERILS OF THE SOUL - PART 1 1The Soul as a Mannikin Primitive conception of the soul as a m

Feb 11, 2026 1h 2m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

002 - I - THE BURDEN OF ROYALTY - 1 Royal and Priestly Taboos Life of divine kings and priests regulated b

Feb 11, 2026 49m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

001 - Preface

Feb 11, 2026 7m

In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from…

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