The Hero's Adventure: Power of Myth 1
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The Hero's Adventure: Power of Myth 1

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Long before medieval knights charged 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 own life.
Campbell: " "There is a typical hero sequence of actions which can be detected in stories from all over the world and from the many, many periods of his...more
audio cassette, 60 pages
Published November 28th 1992 by HighBridge Audio (first published 1992)
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Theresa
Apr 27, 2012 Theresa rated it 4 of 5 stars
The ideas and mythos of universal hero/heroine. Relating the ideas to modern (1980's) literature, movies, and culture. He also describes how man comes to realize his inner peace and destiny of life.
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Oct 05, 2011 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars
Shelves: audiobook, classics, culture, literature, history, mythology, religion, spirituality
This is a "must have" audio series.
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About Joseph Campbell

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Joseph John Campbell was an American mythology professor, writer, and orator best known for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion.
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