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He's been hailed as the man with a thousand stories, a masterclass spinner of yarns and teller of tales. In The World of Joseph Campbell, this legendary raconteur explores the myths and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive." The best of Campbell on Campbell, the series spotlights the famous mythologist himself, speaking directly to the viewer, and offers a rare opportunity to connect firsthand with Joseph Campbell. "A wonderful life force comes through when Joe speaks," proclaims George Lucas, writer and director of Start Wars.
3. And We Washed O
He's been hailed as the man with a thousand stories, a masterclass spinner of yarns and teller of tales. In The World of Joseph Campbell, this legendary raconteur explores the myths and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive." The best of Campbell on Campbell, the series spotlights the famous mythologist himself, speaking directly to the viewer, and offers a rare opportunity to connect firsthand with Joseph Campbell. "A wonderful life force comes through when Joe speaks," proclaims George Lucas, writer and director of Start Wars.
3. And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea: Gods and Goddesses of the Neolithic Period.
A cornerstone of modern life was the establishment of god-centered religions. Campbell traces this phenomenon from the Neolithic period, when they goddess was the primary mythic figure, to the emergence of wars of conquest and differing social roles, which heralded the dominance of god-centered religions.
4. Pharaoh's Rule: Egypt, the Exodus and the Myth of Osiris.
This engaging episode presents the myths of Isis and Osiris and explores the mythological and historical roots of the Exodus. Through these myths, Campbell unveils the base of Western civilization.
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