The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 1 The Hero's Adventure
Documentarychristianitybuddhismmythologypsychologyinterviewfolk herohinduismgodminiseriesstorytellingegyptian mythologyancient civilizationrebirthcomparative religionscholarindigenous peoplesfolktalenative american folklorestorytellersubconsciouseastern philosophynative american culturewestern philosophy
Season - Episode
1
Season 1 Jun 21, 1988
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1 - 1The Hero's Adventure Jun 21, 1988 -
1 - 2The Message of the Myth Jun 22, 1988
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1 - 3The First Storytellers Jun 23, 1988
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1 - 4Sacrifice and Bliss Jun 24, 1988
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1 - 5Love and the Goddess Jun 25, 1988
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1 - 6Masks of Eternity Jun 26, 1988
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1 - 98Selections from Sukhavati - Place of Bliss Oct 27, 1998
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1 - 99Selections from The Mythology of Star Wars Sep 01, 2000
Overview
Long before medieval knights charge off to slay dragons, tales of heroic adventures were an integral part of all world cultures. Campbell challenges everyone to see the presence of a heroic journey in his or her life. About Campbell, hero types, hero deeds, Jesus Christ, the Buddha, Krishna, movie heroes, Star Wars as a metaphor, an Iroquois story: the refusal of suitors, dragons, dreams and Jungian psychology, “follow your bliss,” consciousness in plants, Gaia, Chartres cathedral, spirituality vs. economics, emerging myths, “Earthrise” as a symbol.
Year 2000
Studio PBS
Director
Crew Catherine Tatge (Producer), Joan Konner (Executive Producer), Al Perlmutter (Executive Producer), Vera Aronow (Associate Producer), Leonard Feinstein (Editor), Girish Bhargava (Editor)
Popularity 9.0986
Language English
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