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The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 1

The Power of Myth 1988 -

Title: The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 1
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: PBS
Cast: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Crew: Catherine Tatge (Producer), Joan Konner (Executive Producer), Al Perlmutter (Executive Producer), Vera Aronow (Associate Producer), Leonard Feinstein (Editor), Girish Bhargava (Editor)
Alternative Titles: O Poder do Mito, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell: The Power of Myth
Keyword: christianity, buddhism, mythology, psychology, interview, folk hero, hinduism, god, miniseries, storytelling, egyptian mythology, ancient civilization, rebirth, comparative religion, scholar, indigenous peoples, folktale, native american folklore, storyteller, subconscious, eastern philosophy, native american culture, western philosophy

Overview: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.

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First Air Date: Jun 21, 1988 Last Air date: Sep 01, 2000 Season: 1 Season Episode: 8 Episode Runtime: 26:14 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 3.9 / 10 by 19 users Popularity: 1.1786 Language: en

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Season 1

1. The Hero's Adventure1988-06-21
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2. The Message of the Myth1988-06-22
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3. The First Storytellers1988-06-23
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4. Sacrifice and Bliss1988-06-24
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5. Love and the Goddess1988-06-25
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6. Masks of Eternity1988-06-26
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The Power of Myth

The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 1

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