A Short History Of Myth (myths Series) Apr 2026

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

The book provides an insightful overview of how human mythology has evolved from the Palaeolithic period to the modern day. 🔑 Core Thesis A Short History of Myth (Myths series)

Armstrong argues that the history of myth is essentially the history of humanity. She asserts that: Canongate Books launched this series to have contemporary

: Developed complex pantheons and epics (like the Epic of Gilgamesh) to reflect organized city states. A Short History of Myth (Myths series)

Armstrong breaks down the evolution of mythology into several distinct historical periods: