The Power of Myth

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1988

1 Season

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June 21, 1988 - September 1, 2000Season 1 of The Power of Myth has 10 episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

S1 E1: The Hero's Adventure

Jun 21, 198858 min

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.

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The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.

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IMDB: 8.8TMDB: 7.1

Original Language

English

Release Date

June 21, 1988

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