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Karen Armstrong: Myths and the Modern World [36min]

As soon as people became aware of their own mortality, writes Karen Armstrong, they created stories that gave their lives meaning, explained their relationship to the spiritual world, and instructed them on how to live their lives. Armstrong talks about her new book, A Short History of Myth, which explores how these stories morph and change, and why they remain compelling.
Read entire article at NPR "Talk of the Nation"