Episodes

  • 018 - Note Not to step over Persons and Things
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    4 mins
  • 017 - VII OUR DEPT TO THE SAVAGE General conclusion Human gods obliged to observe many taboos for their ow
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    8 mins
  • 016 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 4 6 Common Words tabooed Common words tabooed by Highland fowlers fishermen an
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    58 mins
  • 015 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 3 4 Names of Kings and other Sacred Persons tabooed Birthnames of kings tabooe
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    38 mins
  • 014 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 2 3 Names of the Dead tabooed Names of the dead not mentioned by the Australia
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    52 mins
  • 013 - VI TABOOED WORDS PART 1 1 Personal Names tabooed The personal name regarded by the savage as a vital
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 012 - V TABOOED THINGS PART 3 9 Spittle tabooed Belief that people maybe bewitched through their spittle H
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 011 - V TABOOED THINGS PART 2 6 Hair tabooed Hair of kings priests and other tabooed persons kept unshorn
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking second part of The Golden Bough, we delve into the concept of Taboo—a term derived from primitive languages—and explore its significance across various cultures, from ancient societies to medieval times and beyond. This volume invites readers to reflect on the moral codes that shape our world, revealing the contradictions and absurdities that exist not only between diverse cultures but also among similar groups within the same society. Frazer presents compelling evidence of how our understanding of morality is not static, but rather a dynamic force that evolves over time. Join us on this intellectual journey with insights from Leon Harvey.
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    59 mins