The Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell

Documentary 2021

Available on Prime Video, Gaia

In this beloved series, mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell explores what enduring myths can tell us about our lives.

Documentary 2021

TV-PG

Starring Joseph Campbell

EPISODE 1

The Hero's Adventure

Long before medieval knights charged off to slay dragons, tales of heroic adventures were an integral part of all world cultures. Joseph Campbell challenges everyone to see the presence of a heroic journey in his or her life.

58 min · Jan 1, 1988 TV-PG
EPISODE 2

The Message of The Myth

Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell compare creation myths from the Bible and elsewhere.

56 min · Jan 1, 1988 TV-PG
EPISODE 3

The First Storytellers

Joseph Campbell explains how ancient myths bring humans to understand and accept birth, growth and death.

57 min · Jan 1, 1988 TV-PG
EPISODE 4

Sacrifice and Bliss

Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss where heroism can be witnessed in modern society.

56 min · Jan 1, 1988 TV-PG
EPISODE 5

Love and The Goddess

Joseph Campbell talks about romantic love, and addresses questions about the image of women as the divine feminine.

57 min · Jan 1, 1988 TV-PG
EPISODE 6

Masks of Eternity

Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell discuss the common experience of God across cultures.

57 min · Jan 1, 1988 TV-PG

Joseph Campbell

Actor

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The Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell

DOCUMENTARY

In this beloved series, mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell explores what enduring myths can tell us about our lives.

Information

Studio: Gaia
Released: 2021
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)