In all cultures and at all times, humans have told stories about where they came from, who they are and how they should live their lives. 'Myths and Mythologies

This book surveys the important available books on mythologies of all parts of the globe and the cultural contexts from which the mythological traditions emerge

Every culture and time has its myths. You might say that myths help us to understand people, since just like people they can be inspirational and beautiful, as

The Truth of Myth is a thorough and accessible introduction to the study of myth, surveying the intellectual history of the topic, methods for studying myth cro

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.