Key Ideas in Mythology: Stories, Themes, Images, Symbols (Glavnoye v Istorii Mifologii)

A book by historian and PhD candidate Marina Golubeva explores the origins of mythology, how it became the foundation of modern religion and culture, and how it influences us today. Sumerian, Indian, Egyptian, Greek, Scandinavian, and Asian mythology are all covered under one cover. What themes connect the centuries-old 'Epic of Gilgamesh,' the 'Torah,' and the 'Bible'? What ancient symbols do we see every day? How do we create modern myths without realizing it? Key themes, gods, heroes, symbols, books.