Golden Bough. Part VII. Balder The Beautiful. Volume I

Golden Bough. Part VII. Balder The Beautiful. Volume I, written by James Frazer, is the tenth volume in the influential series published in 1890. This work explores the connection between the mistletoe branch in the sacred grove at Aricia and the Norse god Balder, who was killed by mistletoe. Frazer delves into sacred rituals involving fire and the seclusion of girls in primitive societies, highlighting the significance of these practices in ancient cultures.