Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: Love and the Goddess, VHS

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The late Joseph Campbell was one of the foremost scholars on the history of mythology throughout human culture. In Love and the Goddess, part of his Power of Myth series, Campbell explores the mythology of love. Using examples from William Blake and Thomas Mann, to the erotic mysticism of India, the life of Christ and the Song of Songs from the Old Testament, Campbell compares the relationships of love to the experiences of being human. He also explores the ancient concept of the Goddess and the impact this image has had in shaping culture. Bill Moyers co-hosts this series and helps move the discussion along with insightful questions that send Campbell off into new and fascinating directions. Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide

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The late Joseph Campbell was one of the foremost scholars on the history of mythology throughout human culture. In Love and the Goddess, part of his Power of Myth series, Campbell explores the mythology of love. Using examples from William Blake and Thomas Mann, to the erotic mysticism of India, the life of Christ and the Song of Songs from the Old Testament, Campbell compares the relationships of love to the experiences of being human. He also explores the ancient concept of the Goddess and the impact this image has had in shaping culture. Bill Moyers co-hosts this series and helps move the discussion along with insightful questions that send Campbell off into new and fascinating directions. Sean Hurley

UPC: 715098760100
Source: MYSTIC FIRE VIDEO
Time: 58:00

Performance Credits
Joseph Campbell		Participant
Bill Moyers		Participant