The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 4 Sacrifice and Bliss
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
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0 - 1The Mythology of Star Wars Jan 01, 1970
Overview
Campbell discusses the role of sacrifice in myth, which symbolizes the necessity for rebirth. He stresses the need for every one of us to find our sacred place in the midst of today's fast-paced, technological world. Chief Seattle, the sacred Earth, agricultural renewal, human sacrifice, sacrifice of the Mass, transcendence of death, story: “The Green Knight,” societal dictates vs. following bliss, “hidden hands” guiding life's work.
Year 1988
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 1.5722
Language English
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