The Power of Myth S1E1 - The Hero's Adventure
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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 | Jun 21, 1988 |
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| Runtime | min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Actor | Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers |
| Director | N/A |
| Production | Apostrophe S Productions |