Primal Myths - 60th Edition by Barbara C Sproul (Paperback)

About the Book

"A representative, well-chosen collection . . . for use as an introduction to the study of mythology or as a convenient reference work and refresher of memory".--Joseph Campbell". . . . amazingly comprehensive, thorough, yet concise".--Maurice Friedman, author of Touchstones of Reality.Line drawings. Hieroglyphs.

Book Synopsis

A comprehensive collection of creation stories ranging across widely varying times and cultures, including Ancient Egyptian, African, and Native American.

From the Back Cover

Myths proclaim such attitudes toward reality. They organize the way we perceive facts and understand ourselves and the world. Whether we adhere to them consciously or not, they remain pervasively influential. The author has chosen the most powerful myths, offering examples from each religious tradition.

Review Quotes

"A landmark book" -- Maurice Friedman, author of "Touchstones of Reality""An Anthology devoted to myths of creation has long been needed and the selection in this volume is first-rate..." -- "Parabola""Any extensive exploration of mythology will reveal how incredibly heterogeneous Human culture is. I know of no book that shows this better than Barbara Sproul's "Primal Myths." -- "San Francisco Chronicle's Whole Earth Catalog"