Author: 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, they represent our curiosity about the world and our efforts to understand it; myths connect us to our ancestors and to each other. Myths are also a foundation for understanding the universe. Armstrong takes us from hunting myths of the Paleolithic era all the way to the Western turning point of the last five centuries, discussing the skepticism of science toward myths. In this major book project, "Rewriting Myths," involving globally renowned authors, Armstrong's A Short History of Myth stands out with its profound insights and eloquent arguments. He eloquently and thoughtfully elaborates on the broad history of myths and reveals the current predicament of humanity—why have we abandoned myths, and why do we only turn to them in times of crisis?
Mythology in Brief (Wherever there are humans, there are myths)
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