Item 31 - Copy letter from Jane E. Harrison to J. G. Frazer

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Add. MS b/36/31

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Copy letter from Jane E. Harrison to J. G. Frazer

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  • c 1947-c 1955 (Creation)

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Newnham College, Cambridge. Dated Saturday (18 March 1911) - Thanks him for his letter on the question of cannibalism and conciliation rites; it will be useful to learn [John] Roscoe's views; believes that gods are developed out of a collective emotion; is interested to read the possible relation between initiation ceremonies and reincarnation; feels ignorant compared to Frazer; is showing her letter to Mr Cornford as he shares the same position.

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      Lacuna in typescript filled in, in R. A. Downie's hand; date supplied.

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