A Short - History Of Myth (myths Series)

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

Armstrong breaks down the evolution of mythology into several distinct historical periods: A Short History of Myth (Myths series)

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

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)

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 .