Book 01. Chapter 04 - Human Gods
Lectures by: A. W. Finnegan
This chapter, the fourth chapter, in the first section of the book, Book 01. Chapter 04. Human Gods describes the history of humans being equated with gods or deities, and oftentimes for those in positions of authority, religion, or proficient in occult practices, with my own additional discussion with emphasis on state, religion, and Natural Law This builds off the ideas from the last chapter, where magic preceded, influenced or amalgamated with religion, and later becoming its taboo This builds off the ideas from the last chapter, where magic preceded, influenced or amalgamated with religion, and later becoming its taboo Much of this course puts emphasis on Natural Law and the gradual process by kingdoms, religions, state, of stripping the individual of his/her inherent nature and full potential, in return for an obedience to religion/state through fear and superstition
The Golden Bough Study Course (sequence):
EPISODE 00 - The Golden Bough - A Study in Magic and Religion. Study Course 00. Introductory Remarks & Overview
EPISODE 01 - The Golden Bough - A Study in Magic and Religion. Study Course 01.01 - Book 01. Chapter 01: The King of the Wood
EPISODE 02 - The Golden Bough - A Study in Magic and Religion. Study Course 01.02 - Book 01. Chapter 02: Priestly Kings
EPISODE 03 - The Golden Bough - A Study in Magic and Religion. Study Course 01.03 - Book 01. Chapter 03: Magic and Religion
EPISODE 04 - The Golden Bough - A Study in Magic and Religion. Study Course 01.04 - Book 01. Chapter 04: Human Gods