A brief, accessible introduction to the role of myth historically and in popular culture.

William G. Doty is Professor Emeritus of Humanities and Religious Studies at The University of Alabama. His many books include Myths of Masculinity and Mythical Trickster Figures.

 "A comprehensive but condensed overview defining and classifying myth, providing examples from numerous cultures, and briefly tracing the trajectory of myth scholarship. . . . A well-knit, generously illustrated, and accessible text."
—Religious Studies Review