He noted that magic sometimes returned so as to become science , such as when alchemy underwent a revival in Early Modern Europe and became chemistry .
At the same time , Frazer was aware that both magic and religion could persist or return .
Frazer noted that magic sometimes returned so as to become science , such as when alchemy underwent a revival in Early Modern Europe and became chemistry .
At the same time , Frazer was aware that both magic and religion could persist or return .