EP 72 — The Golden Bough

Garner's Greek Mythology by Patrick Garner

Jun 3, 202620:32Society & Culture

The tale of The Golden Bough startled people in 1890 when mythologist Sir James George Fraser claimed human sacrifice was practiced in the heart of the Roman Empire. In this episode, we take our time machine back to 15 A...

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