Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
What is myth? -- Why are myths told? -- Themes in myths -- Myths retold. Ymir, the frost giant ; Raven ; Theseus and the minota ur ; Horus and Seth ; Aeneas ; Monkey -- Write your own myth.
Summary
Every culture in human history has created its own myths to describe how the natural world works. These stories explain the cultural less ons, values, and religious beliefs of a specific group of people.