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Shawn
According to Campbell, the function of mythology is often to circumvent the immediate need for deep knowledge or, at least, to initiate the seeker into the thirst for a pursuit of deeper knowledge. Campbell probably relates many more myths in this book than is necessary to get his points across and that can possibly become tiresome to some readers before the book is concluded. I, by no means, would rate this as an easy read. You'll likely know within the first fifty pages if this is something you wish to absorb fully now or perhaps reserve for a later time.
Daniel
Campbell is pretty thorough in explaining every myth he uses as evidence. Knowing some mythology will help contextualize his arguments, and give you some room to apply his framework to myths you already know, but I think the book is readable regardless.
Michael Thomas
No, it is boring. Read the back cover and you probably will capture 90% of what the book offers.
Brok3n
IMO you will get much more out of reading the stories that Campbell analyzes, rather than reading Campbell's tedious analysis.
Mark Hill
Perhaps listen to it on audiobook first, and if you feel it's for you, then read the book, but I'd certainly recommend it. Would recommend listening to, or watching the video of The Power of Myth first if you haven't already; the video is reasonably priced on Amazon although the audiobooks are over priced.
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