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A comparative study first published in 1890. This sweeping exploration examines mythology and religion across cultures, tracing humanity's intellectual evolution from magical thinking through religious belief to scientific thought. Frazer explores fertility rites, human sacrifice, dying gods, and ancient rituals centered on sacred kings, arguing these symbols shaped modern culture. His