Ancient Myth and Modern Man

Download or read book Ancient Myth and Modern Man written by Gerald A. Larue and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1975 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The themes in this book relate to the background of many present day moral concerns including abortion, women's liberation and war. It reveals the flow of ideas from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and discusses the alternative approaches to life found in societies from the Nile to the Euphrates. Biblical myths and modern myths are examined with a final section devoted to future myths. Problems of change and human identity are considered. The myths are organized according to type and grouped under country of origin. This book raises questions and helps to evaluate the way in which the ancient past affects present life styles."-Publisher.