A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong

A Short History of Myth

Karen Armstrong

159 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

nonfiction history religion reflective slow-paced
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For readers fascinated by the rich tapestry of human culture and the enduring power of mythology, A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong is a captivating journey that weaves together the threads of history, anthropology, and spirituality to reveal the profound significance of myth in shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves.

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Human beings have always been mythmakers. So begins best-selling writer Karen Armstrong s concise yet compelling investigation into myth: what it is, how it has evolved, and why we still so desperately need it. She takes us from the Paleolithic pe...

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informative: 93%

reflective: 69%

inspiring: 28%

challenging: 20%

hopeful: 16%

mysterious: 6%

adventurous: 3%

emotional: 3%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%


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