Sir James George Frazer was a prominent social anthropologist and folklorist of the 19th century. He is best known for his seminal work, The Golden Bough, which studies the myths, rituals and symbols of various cultures across the globe. Some synonyms for Frazer could be anthropologist, scholar, author, ethnographer, or researcher. Frazer's contributions to the field of anthropology have been highly influential and his writings continue to shape our understanding of human societies and their belief systems. His methods of cultural analysis and comparative mythology have been adopted by future generations of scholars who have built upon his legacy.