This is a fascinating look a myths, the purposes they serve, and how humanity's use for them has changed over time. It made me think a lot about religion and the stories that are part of the culture of my people, what they were originally meant to be for, and how they are used today. The last chapter is a particularly intriguing look at how the modern Western transformation has impacted humanity's use for and interpretation of mythology. I liked Armstrong's notion at the end that perhaps novels could serve a similar purpose for people today that traditional myths did in the past.