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 .

: Focused on the sacredness of the animal killed and the abyss of the hunt.

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

A Short History of Myth (Myths series) (The Myths Series) eBook

The book provides an insightful overview of how human mythology has evolved from the Palaeolithic period to the modern day. 🔑 Core Thesis

: 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.