The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell

Category: Adults, Classic, Literature, Spiritual & Religious
Language: English
Keywords: Heroes Love Philosophy Psychology Sacrifice Storytelling

Written by Joseph Campbell
Read by Bil Moyers
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps

Publisher: HighBridge Company
Release date: April 18, 2007
Duration: 05:42:28

An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers for their acclaimed PBS series. The Power Of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work.

Joseph Campbell was mythologist, professor, writer, lecturer, historian…he was so much. His wealth of knowledge on faith, philosophy and humanity was astounding. He has left us, but he has left behind a body of work, a legacy of compassion and understanding for future generations and us. Thanks to this interview, conducted by journalist Bill Moyers, we have an encapsulated version of his teachings from Campbell’s own mouth. The interview was and has been broadcast on PBS stations since the late ’80s and includes some nice visuals, however, it’s not necessary to view. This audiobook suffices.

You get some of what you’d expect from a title such as The Power of Myth: Heroes and legends from traditional sources such as the epic Greek poems and Norse gods; origin stories from Native America and Africa. But you also get Star Wars. The interview having been conducted at George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch, some of the discussion spoke on the use of mythical archetypes, which became intrinsic to the success of the movie’s popularity. After all, where would Luke be without the Force, and what is the Force but faith?

Yes, religion goes hand in hand with mythology. In many, or most, cases it is one and the same. Campbell’s take on religion is refreshing. Hearing him speak on the various kinds of world religions, their differences and even more so their similarities, is enlightening.

The Power of Myth explores so much more than myth. It delves into the essence of life itself

Contents:
Program 1: The Hero’s Adventure
Program 2: The Message of the Myth
Program 3: The First Storytellers
Program 4: Sacrifice and Bliss
Program 5: Love and the Goddess
Program 6: Masks of Eternity

This was not my rip but I put each section in its own folder and in the program order.