Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief - 1st Edition

Why do people from different cultures and times create myths and stories with similar patterns? What does this tell us about human nature, morality, and the structure of the world? In Maps of Meaning the author of  12 Rules for Life explores a thought-provoking idea that links modern brain science with the rituals, myths, and religious stories that have existed for ages. This book combines insights from neuropsychology, cognitive science, and the theories of Freud and Jung on mythology. It offers a deep theory that makes the wisdom and significance of myths understandable to today’s readers.