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I agree! Even though there are exceptions to his formula of the heroic journey and his idea of the "monomyth," much of his work (revealing the similarities between cultures) is fascinating.
Those exceptions are always highlighted by Campbell's critics, sometimes hinting that he had some sort of "agenda" in trying to fit everything into his framework. I do not agree. There are many exceptions to the Hero cycle, true; but the within the Hero cycle, the similarities are more prevalent.
I have been meaning to read it since long. Good to find a Campbell aficionado.
I just finished Campbell's Power of Myth. A great read. Opens perspectives and then one is always digging for and through metaphors in myth !
rahul wrote: "I just finished Campbell's Power of Myth. A great read. Opens perspectives and then one is always digging for and through metaphors in myth !"
Myth is metaphor. :)
Nandakishore wrote: Myth is metaphor. :)"
Yes. Silly of me to forget this :)
I've been fascinated with the similarities since I was a child too! Excited to read this book :D
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I agree! Even though there are exceptions to his formula of the heroic journey and his idea of the "monomyth," much of his work (revealing the similarities between cultures) is fascinating.
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Those exceptions are always highlighted by Campbell's critics, sometimes hinting that he had some sort of "agenda" in trying to fit everything into his framework. I do not agree. There are many exceptions to the Hero cycle, true; but the within the Hero cycle, the similarities are more prevalent.
I have been meaning to read it since long. Good to find a Campbell aficionado.
I just finished Campbell's Power of Myth. A great read. Opens perspectives and then one is always digging for and through metaphors in myth !
rahul wrote: "I just finished Campbell's Power of Myth. A great read. Opens perspectives and then one is always digging for and through metaphors in myth !"Myth is metaphor. :)
Nandakishore wrote: Myth is metaphor. :)"Yes. Silly of me to forget this :)
I've been fascinated with the similarities since I was a child too! Excited to read this book :D
