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Description
Only in recent years have such long-standing assumptions about myths begun to be questioned, opening up whole new ways of thinking about the way such myths define and structure how a society thinks about itself and the 'real world'. These new approaches to the study of myth reveal that, to an astonishing extent, modern day thinking is every bit as mythological as the world-views of, say, the Classical Greeks or obscure Polynesian tribes. Politics, religions, science, advertising and the mass media are all deeply implicated in the creation and use of myths. Explore Mythology provides a lively introduction to the way myths have been studied, together with discussion of some of the most important 'mythic motifs' – such as heroes, national identity, and 'central places' – followed by a discussion of how these ideas permeate modern society. These sometimes contentious and profound ideas are presented in an easily readable style of writing. '... this book is... a useful introduction to literature than many would
find hard to come by, and offers a challenging perspective that does not
let assumptions rest easy.' Published by Explore Books, an imprint of Heart of Albion Press. Reviews To submit a review of this book email the Reviews Co-ordinator To buy this book direct from the publisher click here
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