Myth as Metaphor 06 [The Lost Teachings]

Summary

This transcript features an in-depth conversation with Joseph Campbell on mythology's role in human culture, its connection to American Indian and Christian traditions, and the challenges of cultural integration in America. Campbell reflects on the loss of mythic understanding, the importance of family and community ethics, and the need for new myths in a globalized world. He also critiques contemporary societal values and emphasizes the recovery of internal human depths.