Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth

Venture into the spirit of myth through this inspiring 6-part PBS series. "The Hero’s Adventure" allows you to parallel the journeys of medieval knights to journeys we take in our own lives. "The Message of Myth" challenges the creation stories in Genesis, while questioning modern society’s need to rely on myths that don’t meet today’s needs. "The First Storytellers" dialogues the acceptance of birth. "Sacrifice and Bliss" addresses the need for rebirth. "Love and the Goddess" takes on romantic love. "Masks of Eternity" compares, contrasts and challenges varying religious concepts of God. 3 DVDs. 1988/color/6 hrs/NR/fullscreen.