A Short History Of Myth (myths Series) -

: Shifted focus to the earth, fertility, mother goddesses, and the cycle of death and rebirth.

: 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)

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 : Shifted focus to the earth, fertility, mother

: Focused on the sacredness of the animal killed and the abyss of the hunt. : Shifted focus to the earth