The Power of Myth is one of my favorite books. Joseph Campbell was a true maverick, and he daringly explored the inner workings of the human psyche with a sense of fearlessness in this book.
The Power of Myth is an excellent discussion of life verses mythology, how they connect and how many stories featuring the hero or heroine follow the ancient mythology stories and history of life. The most memorable discussion is the comparing of Star Wars with ancient mythology. Just the thought ...
Still a favorite to pull out and just read parts. It feel as if you gain so much from a small book a better grip on the stories that some of us call friends.
I adore Bill Moyers. I think he's a wonderful interviewer, a clear thinker, and a bit of a renaissance man. His politics also jibe with mine, so I suppose it's to be expected that I would like this book.Yet this is the book that caused my doctor to tell me to read more fiction. Actually she told ...
Although Campbell has been largely discredited by scholars, he still brought comparative religion to the masses. His work isn't acceptable for grad school work but it's good enough for everyday reading. This book is interesting and illustrated so it's a decent read. However, if you want a similar ti...
The Power of Myth is an excellent discussion of life verses mythology, how they connect and how many stories featuring the hero or heroine follow the ancient mythology stories and history of life.The most memorable discussion is the comparing of Star Wars with ancient mythology. Just the thought of...
Several parts of this book blew my mind, and I'm sure I'll pick it up in five years and different parts will blow my mind all over again. I'm also looking forward to watching the dvd of the original conversation that led to the book. I can only envy those who had the honor of learning from the man i...
[Upon re-reading:] Sigh. I hope Joseph Campbell is in heaven, like, running around with unicorns and King Arthur and shamans or whatever, because he was THE MAN.
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