A Short History of Myth

An investigation into the history of myth, this book takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the mythology of the hunters to the 'Great Western Transformation'. It shows us that the history of myth is the history of humanity, and our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other.

Product details

• Authors: Karen Armstrong
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 04.05.2006
• EAN: 9781841957036
• ISBN: 978-1-84195-703-6
• No. of pages: 165
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Canongate Paperbacks; Myths; Myths; Canongate Paperbacks
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Mythologie