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“By religion, then, I understand a propitiation or conciliation of powers superior to man which are believed to direct and control the course of nature and of human life.”

Quote by James G. Frazer

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James G. Frazer

James G. Frazer was a prominent mythologist, born on January 1, 1854, and died on May 7, 1941. His work, 'The Golden Bough', had a profound impact on the study of Western mythology. more

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Source: Writings, 1902-1910

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Source: Works of Fisher Ames: With a Selection from His Speeches and Correspondence

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