The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6

By: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers

Narrated by: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers

Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers for their acclaimed PBS series.

Program One: "The Hero's Adventure"
Program Two: "The Message of the Myth"
Program Three: "The First Storytellers"
Program Four: "Sacrifice and Bliss"
Program Five: "Love and the Goddess"
Program Six: "Masks of Eternity"

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Critic reviews

"Those familiar with the six-part PBS series on Joseph Campbell will especially enjoy this audio production. Moyers follows the same format as the TV series: The journalist plies the tuning fork to the teacher's mind, and we listen as Campbell waxes rhapsodic on the hero, the nature of myth, storytelling, the goddess, and finally what we understand of eternity. The dialogue, like the video, is filled with Campbell's wonderful stories and punctuated with illustrative sound clips, ranging from Star Wars to the Oum prayer of Tibetan monks. This production goes into greater depth than the video text, focusing more on Campbell's exciting ideas than his personality and work. Dialogue, of course, is the best format for ideas, and Campbell's insights into myth and religion are a most refreshing response to our age, so deeply troubled with the clashing voices of religious fundamentalism. Let's listen again to Joseph Campbell." (AudioFile)

Amazing book

This is definitely a classic. So much insight and so much depth in the interpretation of different cultural mythologies. This book is a must for anyone interested in culture and history.

For any Film/story enthusiast

This was a very thoughtful dialogue of what stories/myths are and what they mean in their significance. Anyone who loves to write or is interested in the conversation of the similarities would enjoy this without a doubt!

It’s all connected.

Having finally listened to this, and hearing Joseph Campbell describe cultures that I read about in other books, even the biblical texts and Islamic texts, the Buddha, even lesser known legends, we both came to seemingly the same conclusion. It’s all connected and no one can lay claim to It’s ownership.

The universe belongs to everyone, and everyone is a part of it.

Those who claim to have it, as their own possession and anyone else has to earn it, in any way shape or form, do not know it and perhaps have even cut themselves off from it.

Be cool, enjoy the journey.

Insightful and enlightening

I first came across this PBS series as a senior in high school in 1988. It’s been a pleasure to revisit it after all these years with a more succinct understanding of the subject matter. Joseph Campbell dedicated his life to the history of spiritual belief, yet was well ahead of his time.

Fantastic

An amazing in depth analysis of story, myth, and religion in context to humanity’s existence and history. Wonderful listening.

Good listen

I really enjoy others ideas of what is! Deep thoughts are amazing. I’d listen again.

Brilliant

Joseph Campbell's quiet wisdom and Bill Moyers astute questions are life changing for the interested listener. What I love most about Campbell is that he doesn't *stop* teaching, he's a conduit, the opposite of the self titled "inspirational" speaker. He shares his knowledge without advising what one should draw from it. Almost magically, far more than facts alone, his words stay alive. The have the potential to completely transform the listeners life experience, yet each one will create something different from what he says.

GREAT listen for one who may need direction

This is excellent for anyone who may want a history lesson on their religion and to see how they all tie in together!

Phenomenal

TRUTH! when you think you know
you know nothing. When you don't know you know everything!

Truth through my ears to my heart!

Truly fascinating....I so wish I knew I the man !

Where does The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the very best

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Joseph Campbell

Which character – as performed by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers – was your favorite?

Both were wonderful. Campbell the most interesting to my ear

If you could give The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6 a new subtitle, what would it be?

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