The Shaping of Our Mythic Tradition

5 episodes

Joseph Campbell: Mythos I – The Shaping of Our Mythic Tradition is an all-encompassing primer on the idea of myth and its emergence in ancient societies. In this fascinating lecture series, Campbell connects the core ideas necessary for understanding myth to the psychological insights of Carl Jung, exploring broad topics such as the formation of religion, gender roles, and societal evolution. Presented across five compelling segments, this volume lays the foundation for understanding myth's enduring role in our lives and introduces Western mythos through history, psychology, and biology, all through Campbell’s engaging and accessible style.