If their king is their god, he is or should be also their p… - James George Frazer

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If their king is their god, he is or should be also their preserver; and if he will not preserve them, he must make room for another who will.

James George Frazer

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Sir James George Frazer (January 1, 1854 – May 7, 1941) was a Scottish social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. He is often considered one of the founding fathers of modern anthropology.

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Alternative Names: J. G. Frazer • James Frazer • J.G. Frazer

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