Preface. Chapter I. The Mortality Of The Gods. Chapter II. The Killing Of The Divine King. § 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. Chapter III. The Slaying Of The King In Legend. Chapter IV. The Supply Of Kings. Chapter V. Temporary Kings. Chapter VI. Sacrifice Of The King’s Son. Chapter VII. Succession To The Soul. Chapter VIII. The Killing Of The Tree-Spirit. § 1. The Whit…
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