Myths we live by / Colin Grant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grant, Colin.

Series:

Religions and beliefs series ; no. 8.

Religions and beliefs series ; no. 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Myth.

Civilization, Modern--20th century.

Civilization, Modern.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (181 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ottawa : University of Ottawa Press, c1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Colin Grant challenges the popular use of ""myth"" as a dismissive designation of the superstitions and falsehoods of ""other"" cultures. The author maintains that myths occupy a place in our present-day lives that is every bit as important to us as the divinities and heroes of classical antiquity were to the ancients. The myths themselves are in a constant state of flux and transformation. They ebb and flow, both within the context of wider culture and individual experience.

Contents:

CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1 THE MEANING OF MYTH; 2 A SCIENCE MYTH; 3 A SPORTS MYTH; 4 A CONSUMER MYTH; 5 A VALUES MYTH; 6 AN ECOLOGY MYTH; 7 A SEX MYTH; 8 A SOCIETY MYTH; 9 A RELIGION MYTH; 10 MEANINGFUL MYTH; BIBLIOGRAPHY

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780776616605

0776616609

OCLC:

181843559