The Power of Myth

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The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 4

The Power of Myth 1988 -

Title: The Power of Myth - Season 1 Episode 4
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: PBS
Cast: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Crew: Catherine Tatge (Producer), Leonard Feinstein (Editor), Kaye Armstrong (Sound), Cal Vornberger (Set Designer), Al Perlmutter (Executive Producer), Douglas P. Sinsel (Production Executive)
Alternative Titles: Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, O Poder do Mito, 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 discusses the role of sacrifice in myth, which symbolizes the necessity for rebirth. He stresses the need for every one of us to find our sacred place in the midst of today's fast-paced, technological world. Chief Seattle, the sacred Earth, agricultural renewal, human sacrifice, sacrifice of the Mass, transcendence of death, story: “The Green Knight,” societal dictates vs. following bliss, “hidden hands” guiding life's work.

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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: 1.2611 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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