Transformations of Myth Through Time

Transformations of Myth Through Time

1989 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

Legendary raconteur Joseph Campbell explores the myth and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive."

Legendary raconteur Joseph Campbell explores the myth and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive."

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The In the Beginning: Origins of Man and Myth

Campbell explores the dawn of mankind's mythic consciousness with a study of temple caves from the Paleolithic period. C

EP 2

Where People Lived Legends: American Indian Myths

Campbell's telling of the Navaho legend of "Where the Two Came to Their Father" illustrates an American Indian version o

EP 3

And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea: Gods and Goddesses of the Neolithic Period

This title phrase signaled the beginning of the conquests and invasions of the warrior cultures. Through the artifacts f

EP 4

Pharaoh's Rule: Egypt, the Exodus, and the Myth of Osiris

Campbell's discussion of the burial rituals and Egyptian art of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms reveals the emerging mythol

EP 5

The Sacred Source: The Perennial Philosophy of the East

In this lecture, Campbell introduces the Perennial Philosophy of the East and focuses on the Indian tradition from its o

EP 6

The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism

Campbell introduces stories of Buddha's life and enlightenment to reflect the essence of the Buddhist religion. The diff

EP 7

From Psychology to Spirituality: Kundalini Yoga, Part I

Campbell discusses the purpose and extent of the Tantra system against the background of the Raja theory of Pantanjali.

EP 8

From Psychology to Spirituality: Kundalini Yoga, Part II

Through the study of elaborate artwork, Campbell portrays the full Chakra system of Kundalini Yoga and compares it with

EP 9

From Descent to Heaven: The Tibetan Book of the Dead

In this program, Campbell reveals how the art, philosophy and mysticism of the Eastern Way reach a noble expression in t

EP 10

From Darkness to Light: The Mystery Religions of Ancient Greece

Through a presentation of beautiful and compelling works of art, Campbell illustrates the myths of ancient Greece. In pa

EP 11

Where There Was No Path: Arthurian Legends and the Western Way

Campbell traces the wide ranging influence of the Arthurian legends and ties them to the emergence of the warrior-based

EP 12

A Noble Heart: The Courtly Love of Tristan and Isolde

Campbell tells many tales of the troubadours and courtly love. In his presentation of these tales, he explores the meani

EP 13

In Search of the Holy Grail: The Parzival Legend

Campbell reveals the changing orientation of Western culture in his discussion of The Grail. In particular, Campbell con

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