Myths to live by

Myths to live by

Joseph Campbell, 1904-1987

Book - 1993

Examines the myth-making process since primitive times to demonstrate the ways in which specific myths reflect human needs.

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Subjects
Mythology.
Legends.
Humanity.
Folklore.
Caring.
Myths.
Genres
Myths
Published
New York : Penguin Compass/Arkana 1993.
Language
English
Main Author
Joseph Campbell, 1904-1987 (author)
Other Authors
Johnson E. Fairchild (writer of foreword)
Item Description
"Originally published: New York : Viking Press, 1972" -- Title page verso.
Physical Description
viii, 276 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-270) and index.
ISBN
9780140194616
9780670503599
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  • The emergence of mankind
  • The importance of rites
  • The separation of East and West
  • The confrontation of East and West in religion
  • The inspiration of Oriental art
  • Zen
  • The mythology of love
  • Mythologies of war and peace
  • Schizophrenia--the inward journey
  • The moon walk--the outward journey
  • Envoy: No more horizons.

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