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Available
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Collection
Publication
HighBridge Audio (2001), Edition: Unabridged
Description
Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the themes and roots of human myth which is seen as man's attempt to relate himself to the universe. Starting with various topics Campbell shows both how man creates his universe and is controlled by the myth he has created.
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LibraryThing member kaulsu
Six tapes dealing with myths of all cultures, particularly Native American and Hindu.
LibraryThing member Niecierpek
It's a series of interviews Campbell gave to Bill Moyers on the nature and power of myth taped over two years, with the last one done a few months before his death . In a format of questions and answers
Campbell examines common myths that transcend cultures and human conditions: on the hero, the
very insightful and show both immense knowledge of the subject matter and an amazing ability to both analyze and synthesize. He is at an equal ease citing from Greek and Western philosophers, Old and New
Testament, Eastern ancient texts, and various aboriginal cultural tradition. He spices it all up with stories and myths which he retells with great skill.
Wonderful stuff. I'll be reading more of him.
Campbell examines common myths that transcend cultures and human conditions: on the hero, the
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nature of myth, storytelling, the goddess, and finally what we understand of eternity. His thoughts arevery insightful and show both immense knowledge of the subject matter and an amazing ability to both analyze and synthesize. He is at an equal ease citing from Greek and Western philosophers, Old and New
Testament, Eastern ancient texts, and various aboriginal cultural tradition. He spices it all up with stories and myths which he retells with great skill.
Wonderful stuff. I'll be reading more of him.
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LibraryThing member LaPhenix
Beautiful and completely unexpected.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
6.4 x 5.3 inches
ISBN
1565115104 / 9781565115101
UPC
025024889530