The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 2 The Message of the Myth
Documentarychristianitybuddhismmythologypsychologyinterviewfolk herohinduismgodminiseriesstorytellingegyptian mythologyancient civilizationrebirthcomparative religionscholarindigenous peoplesfolktalenative american folklorestorytellersubconsciouseastern philosophynative american culturewestern philosophy
Season - Episode
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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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Season 0 Jan 01, 1970
Overview
Campbell compares the creation story in Genesis with creation stories from around the world. Because the world changes, religion has to be transformed and new mythologies created. People today are stuck with myths that don't fit their needs. Creation myths, transcending duality, pairs of opposites, God vs. Nature, sin, morality, participation in sorrow, the Gospel of Thomas, Old Time Religion, computers, religion as “software,” the story of Indra: “What a great boy am I!,” participation in society.
Year 2000
Studio PBS
Director
Crew Catherine Tatge (Producer), Leonard Feinstein (Editor), Kaye Armstrong (Sound), Cal Vornberger (Set Designer), Al Perlmutter (Executive Producer), Douglas P. Sinsel (Production Executive)
Popularity 8.0672
Language English
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