: It was never meant to be a proto-science or a literal explanation of facts; rather, it was a therapeutic roadmap to help humans navigate the psyche, face death, and find meaning.
: Without active practice, yoga, or ritual to bring it to life, a myth remains abstract and fails to impact the human condition. A Short History of Myth (Myths series)
: Shifted focus to the earth, fertility, mother goddesses, and the cycle of death and rebirth. : It was never meant to be a
: Focused on the sacredness of the animal killed and the abyss of the hunt. : Focused on the sacredness of the animal
: In discarding mythology for pure logos (rational, scientific thought), modern society has lost a vital tool for dealing with human suffering, leading to a spiritual void. ⏳ The Seven Epochs of Myth
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