The Heart of Myth: Wisdom Stories From Endangered People
A global anthology of myths from the living polytheistic traditions of six continents
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About the book
Dave Alber’s The Heart of Myth unpacks the spirituality of the myths of each region in a local context, then traces connections and archetypes between regions so that world myth may be understood as both a communicative vocabulary and a grand cultural continuity.
It has been praised by Phil Cousineau, Sam Keen, Wes `Scoop’ Nisker, and Malidoma Patrice Somé, Ph.D.
About Dave Alber
A storyteller at heart, Dave Alber crafts worlds where the line between history and mystery blurs.
With a passion for blending rich narratives with immersive, cutting-edge technologies, he invites readers to explore both the past and the present through vivid, multi-dimensional storytelling.
Whether it’s the winding alleys of Suzhou or the shadows of forgotten legends, Dave’s work captivates with its intricate characters, timeless themes, and gripping suspense.
When he’s not writing, you can find him exploring new ways to merge the worlds of art and narrative—constantly searching for the next story that demands to be told.
“As someone who is passionately committed to the survival of both the world’s treasure trove of myths and the indigenous peoples who conjured up so many of those marvelous stories, I deeply admire Dave Alber’s anthology, The Heart of Myth. This collection of wisdom stories is the book lover’s equivalent of spinning a globe and vowing to travel wherever your finger lands, and to learn and respect the traditions you find there.”
Phil Cousineau
Author of Once and Future Myths, The Art of Pilgrimage, and host of Global Spirit on LINK TV
http://www.philcousineau.net
“A little treasury of wild and wise stories.”
Sam Keen
Author of Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man and Sightings: Extraordinary Encounters with Ordinary Birds
http://samkeen.com
“As more cultures face extinction, their wisdom is gathered, preserved, and, passed on by those who live within the cultures of destruction, yet reside in a place where the spirit grows stronger, where ancient truth strives to be heard, through the chaos. Here, we are invited to journey into The Heart of Myth, and, we are the better for heeding the call; it is a privilege to sit among the wisdom keepers of these old and powerful stories.”
Malidoma Patrice Somé, Ph.D.
Author of Of Water and the Spirit, Ritual: Power, Healing and Community, and The Healing Wisdom of Africa
www.malidoma.com
“The stories in this book are a delightful testament to the human imagination, and full of timeless wisdom about life. In our modern confusion, The Heart of Myth looks back in order to help us find our way forward.”
Wes `Scoop’ Nisker
Author of Essential Crazy Wisdom, Buddhist meditation teacher, and performer
wesnisker.com
© Dave Alber, 2025