Every Culture, no matter how simple, has left us some framework designed to account for the origin and nature of the world's life-structures (even if it is not explicitly titled a creation myth).

Myths are not as unlike our sciences as they seem – they too have to account, not only for the 'laws of nature', but for the laws and customs of men.

They describe the cosmos in human terms, and man in cosmic terms. In fact, they point back to the moment before such distinctions existed – a 'past' which is always present, a creative process which is life itself.

With 149 intriguing pictures – many in colour – and informed texts, captions and commentaries, this large format paperback will fascinate those interested in the arts, anthropology, science and religions.

Also of interest
Conceiving God: The Cognitive Origin and Evolution of Religion
Inside the Neolithic Mind
Creation: Artists, Gods and Origins
The Mind in the Cave
Searching for Utopia: The History of an Idea