James George Frazer
Definition
Proper noun: * James George Frazer: A Scottish social anthropologist renowned for his extensive comparative studies on the origins and development of ancient and primitive religions, mythology, and magic. His most famous work is The Golden Bough.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The theories of James George Frazer were highly influential in early anthropology.
- In The Golden Bough, James George Frazer explores the common themes in magical and religious beliefs across cultures.
Advanced Usage
- Frazerian (adj): Of or relating to the theories or methods of James George Frazer.
- The scholar offered a Frazerian analysis of the ritual.
Variants and Related Words
- Frazer: A common shortened reference to James George Frazer.
- The argument is heavily influenced by Frazer.
Synonyms
- Sir James George Frazer (his title after being knighted).
- The author of The Golden Bough.
Related Concepts
- Social anthropology: The academic discipline to which Frazer contributed.
- Comparative religion: The methodological approach central to his work.
- Sympathetic magic: A concept he extensively analyzed, dividing it into the "law of similarity" and the "law of contact."
Noun
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English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
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