We hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers. Tonight, we'll read an excerpt focused on tree spirits, from the 1890 book, "The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion" written by Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer. The book scandalized the public when first published because it compared biblical stories to pagan rituals. To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to snoozecast.com/plus.

Despite the controversy generated by the work, "The Golden Bough" inspired many authors from the period including: HP Lovecraft, James Joyce, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and T.S. Elliot. 

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