Tag Archives: Studies of theories
Defining Myth
“Myths are universal and timeless stories that reflect and shape our lives – they explore our desires, our fears, our longings and provide narratives that remind us what it means to be human.”[1] What are the meaning of the words myth and mythology, and why are they necessary for the study of a culture or …
Myth – A Very Short Introduction by Robert A. Segal
Myth: A Very Short Introduction is an overview of the major nineteenth and twentieth century theories of myth. It is clear, very well organized and surprisingly comprehensive. This is a book for people who want a helpful orientation to the field of mythological studies. The author uses the myth of Adonis to illustrate the different …
The Modern Construction of Myth by Andrew Von Hendy
The Modern Construction of Myth is a book that gives a critical account of how myth came to be seen in modernity. It starts in the eighteenth century with the reinvention of the concept of myth and then follows the major branches of the theories, of which the author tells us there are three, as …
