Experiencing the Divine 03 [Myths and Masks of God]
Joseph Campbell
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Joseph Campbell explores the evolving role of mythology in human life, linking ancient beliefs to modern cosmology and psychology. He discusses mythology's functions—religious, cosmological, sociological, and psychological—and emphasizes the individual's unique heroic quest amid societal flux. The talk reflects on humanity's spiritual and intellectual journey from ancient times to the space age.
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