Everything We Need to Know, But Never Learned, About Mythology

Everything We Need to Know, But Never Learned, About Mythology is a book for mythology students, mythology enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a good narrative.

Where do we come from? Why do the stars shine and the seasons change? What is evil? Since the beginning of time, humanity has answered these questions with creative stories, which have been used in religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In this volume, Davis introduces and explains the world's great myths, as well as the works of literature that made them famous, covering, among others, the Mesopotamian Gilgamesh, the first hero of mythology ; Achilles and the Trojan War ; Stonehenge and the Druids ; Thor, the Norse god of thunder ; and The Life and Great Hardships of the Man Who Became Buddha .

Always informal and instructive, the author shows why ancient narratives about gods and heroes continue to move us today, in films, art, language and music.

"Davis shatters common myths about myths." - Daily News

""An easy and comprehensive guide to a consistently fascinating subject."" - Kirkus Reviews

"Because it covers such a wide range of myths and is so intelligent, Davis's work is a great starting point for beginners in the world of mythology." - Publishers Weekly

"Davis shows how our understanding of the past is always changing." - School Library Journal