Golden Bough. A Study in Magic and Religion. Part 5. Spirits Of The Corn And Of The Wild. Volume 1.

Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion, Part 5, Spirits Of The Corn And Of The Wild, is the first volume of the seventh installment in Sir James George Frazer's influential series, published in the early 20th century. This work examines the concept of the dying and reviving god in various Oriental religions of Classical antiquity and draws comparisons with European belief systems. Frazer's analysis has significantly impacted the study of anthropology and comparative religion, making it a foundational text in these fields.