The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion by James George Fraser is an important work in the field of anthropology and religious studies. In the third edition, which includes the 11th volume out of a total of 12, the author examines the religious beliefs and rituals of various peoples in connection with the phenomena of magic and nature. Fraser explores various aspects of magical practices that are actualized through the religious institutions of different civilizations. His observations and analysis help the reader to better understand the origin and evolution of religious ideas in different cultures of the world. Thanks to its deep analysis and rich factual material, the book "The Golden Branch" remains a classic source for the study of religious and magical traditions in different eras and peoples.