The Power of Myth

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The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 2

The Power of Myth 1988 -

Title: The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 2
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:Campbell compares the creation story in Genesis with creation stories from around the world. Because the world changes, religion has to be transformed and new mythologies created. People today are stuck with myths that don't fit their needs. Creation myths, transcending duality, pairs of opposites, God vs. Nature, sin, morality, participation in sorrow, the Gospel of Thomas, Old Time Religion, computers, religion as “software,” the story of Indra: “What a great boy am I!,” participation in society.

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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: 7.982 Language: en

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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98. Selections from Sukhavati - Place of Bliss1998-10-27
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99. Selections from The Mythology of Star Wars2000-09-01
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The Power of Myth

The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 2

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