Phil Cousineau illustrates how myths are the stories of real life
whether people are conscious of them as myths or not. He shows readers
how, by becoming aware of myths in both their historical and present
form, they can read the world better, with a deeper understanding of
work, love, creativity, and spirituality. The book retells classic myths
such as Eros and Psyche and provides new accounts of more contemporary
mythmakers such as Jim Morrison and Vincent van Gogh, illustrating how
these legends have affected history, culture, and individuals. The
timelessness of myth is conveyed through Cousineau's discussions of the
mythology of travel, mentors, cities, baseball, and vampires.