It is commonly thought that Greek civilization underwent a transition from myth to reason. But what does this mean and how much truth is there in it? This text reconsiders the issues and examines how they can clarify broader debates about the cross-cultural viability of myth and reason/rationality. R. Buxton has done a remarkable job of editing ... Despite the number of contributors, all highly learned scholars, and the variety of their approaches, the book presents a strong and valuable unity, a quality too seldom found in such volumes