About this Book

Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative.

• Both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth.
• Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day.
• Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.
• Supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.
• Features detailed exemplary readings of familiar myths.