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Myths of the Origin of Fire

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Myths of the Origin of Fire by Sir James G. Frazer delves into traditional stories explaining how fire came into human possession. Drawing on extensive research in anthropology, classics, and folklore, this 1930 volume explores the cultural significance and diverse tales surrounding one of humanity's most vital discoveries.
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The work of Sir James G. Frazer (1854-1941) ranged widely across classics, cultural history, folklore and literary criticism as well as anthropology. This volume was first published in 1930.

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Sir James G. Frazer (1854-1941) is famous as the author of The Golden Bough, but his work ranged widely across classics, cultural history, folklore, and literary criticism as well as anthropology. A Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, for 62 years, Sir James G. Frazer devoted his life to research. Myths of the Origin of Fire was first published in 1930.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138879195

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 248

About the Author

Sir James G. Frazer (1854-1941) is famous as the author of The Golden Bough, but his work ranged widely across classics, cultural history, folklore and literary criticism as well as anthropology. A Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, for 62 years, Sir James G. Frazer devoted his life to research. This volume was first published in 1930.

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