Seasons & Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism
Campbell introduces stories of Buddha's life and enlightenment to reflect the essence of the Buddhist religion. The diff
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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