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The Power of Myth :: 0385418868
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| Among his many gifts, Joseph Campbell's most impressive was the unique ability to take a contemporary situation, such as the murder and funeral of President John F. Kennedy, and help us understand its impact in the context of ancient mythology. Herein lies the power of The Power of Myth, showing how humans are apt to create and live out the themes of mythology. Based on a six-part PBS television series hosted by Bill Moyers, this classic is especially compelling because of its engaging question-and-answer format, creating an easy, conversational approach to complicated and esoteric topics. For example, when discussing the mythology of heroes, Campbell and Moyers smoothly segue from the Sumerian sky goddess Inanna to Star Wars' mercenary-turned-hero, Han Solo. Most impressive is Campbell's encyclopedic knowledge of myths, demonstrated in his ability to recall the details and archetypes of almost any story, from any point and history, and translate it into a lesson for spiritual living in the here and now. --Gail Hudson Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Thank you Joseph Campbell for all your research, devotion and unselfishness in bringing us this compilation.
If this man were still alive, I'd seek him out and listen as long as I possible could.
Someone had to do it and he has figured it out. If you are interested in learning why things are the way they are today, just look into history, right? Right. Joseph Campbell is like a guiding light that shines on the stories we're never heard but felt in our hearts. He recants the stories we should have know about, the ones that could have changed things for the best. The stories of our collective lives as humans on this planet.
If you're not convinced that you should read this book, check out the Joseph Campbell foundation online to learn more about the master.
This particular book is entirely based on a conversation between Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell. You can get the DVD from Amazon.com. I recommend this for anyone that can't absorb a lot of information from written words. I have to read and reread each page before it sinks in. Get the DVD. If you can afford either, go get a used version of the book.
You won't be sorry. This is an amazing book!
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Author: Guest
It doesnt matter what type of religious or scientific following you believe in, this book gives you a history of our most fundatmentals struggles at the beginning of human thought. And during this journey you start to learn alot more about yourself and how you and how the universe connects. Amazing book!!! Must read!!!
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Author: Guest
Jospeh Campbell's treasured legacy is sublimely captured on this CD set. Not only does the listener have access to the amazing spiritual and societal insights of this great teacher and scholar, in addtion, there is a feeling of real intimacy and connection with the personality and spirit of Joseph Campbell.
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Author: Guest
Wonderful audio presentation of the Bill Moyer interview with Joseph Campbell. We originally checked it out from the library for a road trip, but just had to have our own copy. Listened to it twice on a recent cross-country road trip.
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Author: Guest
This is written in an "interview" form. I probably would get more out of the DVD format. It has very interesting comparisons of our life to mythology. Although very interesting, some ideas seem a little far-fetched.
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