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: 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.
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 .
: Shifted focus to the earth, fertility, mother goddesses, and the cycle of death and rebirth.
Armstrong breaks down the evolution of mythology into several distinct historical periods:
: Focused on the sacredness of the animal killed and the abyss of the hunt.
Armstrong argues that the history of myth is essentially the history of humanity. She asserts that:
: In discarding mythology for pure logos (rational, scientific thought), modern society has lost a vital tool for dealing with human suffering, leading to a spiritual void. ⏳ The Seven Epochs of Myth
: 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.
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 .
: Shifted focus to the earth, fertility, mother goddesses, and the cycle of death and rebirth.
Armstrong breaks down the evolution of mythology into several distinct historical periods:
: Focused on the sacredness of the animal killed and the abyss of the hunt.
Armstrong argues that the history of myth is essentially the history of humanity. She asserts that:
: In discarding mythology for pure logos (rational, scientific thought), modern society has lost a vital tool for dealing with human suffering, leading to a spiritual void. ⏳ The Seven Epochs of Myth