010 - V TEMPORARY KINGS Annual abdication of kings and their places temporarily filled by nominal sovereig

In the third part of James Frazers groundbreaking twelve-volume series, The Golden Bough, we delve into the intriguing question of why the King of the Wood at Nemi must meet his end at the hands of his successor. This volume explores the chilling themes of human sacrifice, the mortality of gods, and the ritualistic slaying of divine kings and spirits. Join us as we unravel the superstitions that surround the concept of soul succession and the ancient practices that shaped traditional belief systems. - Summary by Leon Harvey