A Short History of Myth
About this book
The history of myth is the history of humanity; our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. Myths help us make sense of the universe. Armstrong takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the myths of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' of the last 500 years and the discrediting of myth by science. Armstrong's typically insightful and eloquent book serves as a brilliant and thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense - and why we dismiss it only at our peril.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 6667 readers · 168 pages · ≈ 3 h 07 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read A Short History of Myth?
About ≈ 3 h 07 m — 168 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is A Short History of Myth?
168 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is A Short History of Myth?
It sits on the Mythology, History, Fiction shelves.
Is A Short History of Myth in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote A Short History of Myth?
Karen Armstrong.