| Description |
x, 316 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Reprint of the 1901 ed. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliographical footnotes. |
| Contents |
Science and superstition.--The theory of loan-gods, or borrowed religion.--Magic and religion.--The origin of the Christian faith.--The approaches to Mr. Frazer's theory.--Attemps to prove the Sacaean criminal divine.--Zakmuk, Sacaea, and Purim.--Mordecai, Esther, Vashti, and Haman.--Why was the mock-king of the Sacaea whipped and hanged?--Calvary.--The ghastly priest.--South African religion.--"Cup and ring:" An old problem solved.--First-fruits and taboos.--Walking through fire.--Appendices. Mr. Tylor's theory of borrowing. The martyrdom of Dasius. The ride of the beardless one. |
| Genre/Form |
Myths.
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Myths.
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| Subject |
Religion.
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Religion. |
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