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The Power of Myth

	The Power of Myth Joseph Campbell Anchor, 1991 - 293 pages average customer review:based on 131 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Wondering why you were born? Look no further.

5.5 stars

The Power Of Myth pretty much explains why we are here, and what we can do about it.
I can't think of any single book that showed me as much about myself, my mind, and how I fit into the grand dance of history as Powers Of Myth. It takes the great Bill Moyers interviews and lays them out in a beautifully logical fashion.
There is more deep thought and simple logic about the world's religions and myths here than in any other book I have found; Campbell's favorite theme, that all religions come from the same sources and have the same message, is clearly explained. More importantly, the wonderfully wise author takes that information and shows us how to use it to make our lives richer and more meaningful. What a glorious man, and what a glorious book. It's not only a fine introduction to Joseph's extraordinary work, it's a fitting summation, and a tribute to how much one man can learn and share and grow in a lifetime.
Makes a perfect gift for anyone at any age who likes to think.
My highest recommendation.

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Accessible and clear

This is the audio to a PBS special from the 80's. It's done in a conversation between Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell. For some people this may feel like there is no structure and that it meaanders through the topic. But, for me it felt more like I was sitting in a living room as they talked to each other.

I've talked to people with lots of knowledge on this topic and they've said that Campbell is sort of the popular science or myth-light version of this topic. It was just the right amount of depth for me and interesting how he personalized myth for people in modern day.

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Other Books

A more popular look at myths and mythology, using this format to relate Campbell's studies and other works to mythological type influences that we see today, even in major media and popular culture or entertainment situations.

When Campbell points it out, you sometimes realise what you are subconsciously missing.

Great starting point to exploring Myths

This book is a great book to start with if you are curious about what Myths from ancient history really meant and what the ancients were trying to teach. If you have watched any of the Joseph Campbell specials on PBS that explain his understanding of what Myths are trying to teach us about the nature of the world and about ourselves then this book is unneeded. This book only skims the basics and does not probe to deeply. Campbell believes that all Myths fron the American Indians, Greeks, Romans, and from India are veiled teachings about the nature of human conciousness played out by the characters in the Myths. He believes that we as human beings are divided with the organs in our bodies influencing us through their different needs. Campbell believes that to truly be happy you must follow your bliss, when you quit following your bliss for money, it is the beginning of unhappiness. Campbell also tears the sacred veil off modern religions explaining them away as nothing but modern day Myths that teach us about ourselves through metaphors, not to be taken literally. Great book, but read his others for more depth in his teachings.

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