Sir James George Frazer OM FRS FRSE FBA [1] (/ ˈ f r eɪ z ər /; 1 January 1854 – 7 May 1941) was a Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist [2] influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.

Sir James George Frazer was a British anthropologist, folklorist, and classical scholar, best remembered as the author of The Golden Bough. From an academy in Helensburgh, Dumbarton, Frazer went to Glasgow University (1869), entered Trinity College, Cambridge (1874), and became a fellow (1879).

The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (retitled The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion in its second edition) is a wide-ranging, comparative study of mythology and religion, written by the Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer.

James George Frazer (January 1, 1854 – May 7, 1941), was a British social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.

Sep 17, 2024 · Explore the life and legacy of James George Frazer, influential anthropologist and author of "The Golden Bough". Discover his impact on comparative religion, psychology, and literature.

Jan 13, 2024 · James George Frazer, a distinguished Scottish anthropologist, left an indelible mark on the field with his groundbreaking contributions. This article delves into Frazer’s key insights and enduring impact on anthropology.

Nov 29, 2018 · As a traditional classicist, Frazer undertook translations and commentaries on Greek and Roman works that dealt with myths and rituals. In 1898 he published a six-volume translation and commentary on Pausanias’ travels to ancient religious sites in the 2nd century CE.

Sir James George Frazer, OM, FRS, FBA, Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, was a prolific scholar whose deep and broad classical learning underlay his epochal explorations into the comparative evolutionary history of religion.

James George Frazer was born on 1 January 1854 in Glasgow. A classical philosopher and anthropologist, Frazer was a founder of contemporary anthropology and influenced the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.

James George Frazer (1er janvier 1854 - 7 mai 1941) est un anthropologue écossais connu pour être le premier à avoir dressé un inventaire planétaire des mythes et des rites.