The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Third Edition, Vol. 04 of 12)

Chapter II. The Killing Of The Divine King.

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§ 1. Preference for a Violent Death. § 2. Kings killed when their Strength fails. § 3. Kings killed at the End of a Fixed Term. § 4. Octennial Tenure of the Kingship. § 5. Funeral Games. § 6. The Slaughter of the Dragon. § 7. Triennial Tenure of the Kingship. § 8. Annual Tenure of the Kingship. § 9. Diurnal Tenure of the Kingship.