The Hero with a Thousand Faces
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01BFBXOM8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 235 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Treasure! This book is for the serious reader who is looking to learn more about the origins and power of myths in their historical context and how timeless symbols including archetypes are being "rediscovered" from a psychological perspective. For the uninitiated, this is an eye opening book in that Joseph Campbell is able to demonstrate in a masterful way how many of "the patterns and logic of fairy tale and myth correspond to those of dream, [a. "The Hero's Journey and Daniel LaRusso" according to Jeremy David Stevens. All the way back in 19The Hero's Journey and Daniel LaRusso Jeremy David Stevens All the way back in 1949, Joseph Campbell wrote a book titled The Hero With a Thousand Faces. The book contains hundreds of examples of stories from a wide range of mythology, including those from Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Native American, and Greek (and countless other) canons.Campbell identifies similarities in style as well as structure between the great adventure stories/mythologies throughout human history. Famously, he determines. 9, Joseph Campbell wrote a book titled The Hero With a Thousand Faces. The book contains hundreds of examples of stories from a wide range of mythology, including those from Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Native American, and Greek (and countless other) canons.Campbell identifies similarities in style as well as structure between the great adventure stories/mythologies throughout human history. Famously, he determines. "A Must Read!" according to Michael A Bosi. I wish i had known about this book years ago. I consider it a profound work that i hold to the esteem of a 'sacred' text. Campbell not only demonstrates the commonality of many myths and stories, but also provides the typical progression of the 'hero'. This is a must read for any seeker of expanded awareness. When i began this book i expected a dull look at the commonalities of the world's myths and epic stories. What i found was a map o
Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. The book has also profoundly influenced creative artists - including authors, songwriters, game designers, and filmmakers - and continues to inspire all those interested in the inherent human need to tell stories.. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction. As relevant today as when it was first published, The Hero with a Thousand Faces continues to find new audiences in fields ranging from religion and anthropology to literature and film studies