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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: A myth is a story that gives a community a shared identity and reflects its cultural roots.
Chapter 3: Some myths span cultures and peoples, but we focus too much on what sets us apart.
Chapter 4: Myths and rituals offer structure and guidance for people within a particular community.
Chapter 5: Myths let us savor life’s adventure while softening the terror we feel about death.
Chapter 6: Myths help us understand life’s transcendent ideas, such as god or eternity.
Chapter 7: As myths and rituals fade away, society grows estranged and looks for riskier stand-ins.
Chapter 8: As our global ties increase, a shared worldwide mythology will arise.
Description
The Power of Myth (1988) clarifies the origins, evolution and meaning of myths. By comparing stories from different cultures, myth-master Joseph Campbell demonstrates how myths give clarity to universal notions of life, love and death. As spirituality declines in Western culture, he explains that myths are more important than ever, as they help us understand the human experience.
Who Should Listen
- Humanities students or professors
- Writers, storytellers, scriptwriters or anyone interested in the creation of myth
- Spiritualists or religious thinkers curious about the role of myth in religion