The Myths And Masks Of God by Joseph Campbell
An encyclopedic study of world mythology that traces recurring themes, symbols and archetypes across cultures, arguing that mythic forms act as masks through which the human psyche expresses sacred truths. It surveys primitive, Oriental, Occidental and creative mythologies to show how myths adapt to historical and psychological needs while revealing a common imaginative structure—especially the archetypal hero’s journey—that guides personal and societal transformation. Blending literary, anthropological, religious and psychological perspectives, it illuminates how myths shape rituals, values and the human search for meaning.
Purchase from
Bookshop.org
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.