Mythology in Brief (Complimentary stylish crossbody bag included, limited quantity, while supplies last)

Author: (English) Karen Armstrong
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Wherever there are humans, there are myths. The history of myths is a history of human development—myths are stories about ourselves and our past beliefs. Myths signify our curiosity about the world and our efforts to understand it; myths connect us to our ancestors and to one another. Myths are also a foundation for understanding the universe. Armstrong takes us from hunting myths of the Paleolithic era to the Western turning point of the last five centuries, discussing the skepticism of science toward myths. In this large-scale "Myths Retold" book project involving global heavyweight writers, Armstrong's A Short History of Mythology stands out with its profound insights and eloquent arguments. He eloquently and thoughtfully elaborates on the broad history of mythology and reveals humanity's current predicament—why have we abandoned myths, and why do we only turn back to them in times of crisis?