The Power of Myth Miniseries The Hero's Adventure 1988
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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.
- Released: 1988-06-21
- Runtime: minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
- Director: Catherine Tatge, Leonard Feinstein, Kaye Armstrong, Cal Vornberger, Al Perlmutter
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1. The Hero's Adventure 1988-06-21
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2. The Message of the Myth 1988-06-22
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3. The First Storytellers 1988-06-23
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4. Sacrifice and Bliss 1988-06-24
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5. Love and the Goddess 1988-06-25
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6. Masks of Eternity 1988-06-26
