The Wisdom of Joseph Campbell Parts 7 & 8

Program Description

Part 7. THE DIVINE DANCE. From Christ to Buddha to Krishna to Mohammed, from the God of Abraham to the Great spirit of the American Indian, Campbell points out the deeper reality behind the masks.

Part 8. GATEWAYS TO MYTH. How to appreciate and understand our own myths is the question underscoring this conversation.

The late Joseph Campbell is a marvel to listen to as he brings us in touch with our mythic heritage. More than any other single individual, he has brought mythology into the American mainstream, significantly affecting our perceptions of the world around us and our shared human experience. He is the author of many volumes on mythology including The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Bollingen Series, Princeton University Press 1968), The Mythic Image (Bollingen Series, Princeton University Press 1974) and The Masks of God (Penguin 1991). He was featured in the six-part PBS series,  “Power of Myth” hosted by Bill Moyers.  This audio series is available as a 4-CD set from Hay House.

Program Number: S733       Hosted by: Michael Toms