Myth and Its Meaning

Comparative mythology was a little-known academic subject until Joseph Campbell published "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." This groundbreaking study brought mythology from academic circles to the mass reader. Campbell convincingly demonstrated that all myths, regardless of culture, have a fundamental unity. In addition to writing extensively, Campbell gave thousands of lectures and interviews throughout his life. "Myth and Meaning" compiles some of his most interesting and thoughtful responses to numerous interviewers, including seminar audiences, historian Studs Terkel, and journalists from publications such as Time, Esquire, and Psychology Today. The informal question-and-answer format allows Campbell to showcase his charm, humor, and light mastery of the subject.

You will learn:
• Where do myths come from?
• How did Campbell discover the timeless pattern of the Hero's journey?
• Can our politically fractured multicultural society find myths to live by?
• How has Campbell's life story influenced his research?