Myth in Human History
Narrated by Grant L. Voth
The Great Courses: Western Literature
- Released
- July 8, 2013
- Length
- 18 hrs 28 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
Explore the profound significance of myths in shaping cultures around the world in this engaging course. Through 36 lectures, you will journey from ancient Greece to Japan, North America, and beyond, uncovering the universal themes and connections within these timeless stories. Encounter fascinating figures like Herakles, Loki, and King Arthur, while contemplating the fundamental questions of existence and the impact of myths on your own life. Professor Voth invites you to cherish these narratives as invaluable gifts from our ancestors.
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