: A pivotal era that birthed the great world religions and philosophies (Buddhism, Confucianism, Monotheism, Greek rationalism) prioritizing internal morality over external ritual.
: Focused on the sacredness of the animal killed and the abyss of the hunt. A Short History of Myth (Myths series)
Canongate Books launched this series to have contemporary writers rewrite ancient myths for a modern audience. Armstrong's book acted as the foundational guide to show why these stories still matter. Other famous contributions to the series include: by Margaret Atwood Weight by Jeanette Winterson The Helmet of Horror by Victor Pelevin : A pivotal era that birthed the great
Armstrong breaks down the evolution of mythology into several distinct historical periods: Armstrong's book acted as the foundational guide to
The book provides an insightful overview of how human mythology has evolved from the Palaeolithic period to the modern day. 🔑 Core Thesis