James George Frazer
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The Golden Bough
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Mythology is a mirror that reflects the society that produces it.
From The Golden Bough
To understand a culture, one must understand its myths.
From The Golden Bough
The fertility of the soil is the foundation of all human civilization.
From The Golden Bough
The belief in magic is a universal phenomenon.
From The Golden Bough
The savage is not a man who is less than civilized, but a man who is more so.
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The harvest of the fields is a reflection of the harvest of the soul.
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The primitive man believes in a world of spirits that govern his fate.
From The Golden Bough
The ancient rites have a significance that transcends time.
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The study of magic is the study of human psychology.
From The Golden Bough