is a non-fiction book by religious scholar Karen Armstrong . Published in 2005, it serves as the introductory volume to the ambitious Canongate Myth Series .
: A pivotal era that birthed the great world religions and philosophies (Buddhism, Confucianism, Monotheism, Greek rationalism) prioritizing internal morality over external ritual. A Short History of Myth (Myths series)
Armstrong argues that the history of myth is essentially the history of humanity. She asserts that: is a non-fiction book by religious scholar Karen Armstrong
The book provides an insightful overview of how human mythology has evolved from the Palaeolithic period to the modern day. 🔑 Core Thesis Armstrong argues that the history of myth is
: Developed complex pantheons and epics (like the Epic of Gilgamesh) to reflect organized city states.
: Without active practice, yoga, or ritual to bring it to life, a myth remains abstract and fails to impact the human condition.