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For primitive man, myth was the way to explain the world in which he lived. These stories, common to all civilizations, have updated over time. Today, as we watch Star Wars, we are summoning ancient mythologies, ranging from the Odyssey to the quest of King Arthur. Few people in the world have tapped into this treasure trove of mythological knowledge as well as university professor Joseph Campbell. For him, yesterday as today, myths give meaning to our lives. Even if we are now technically and scientifically evolved, death torments us and we long for immortality.
Mythologies continue to answer many of our longings, frame our culture, create bonds, reinforce the feeling of belonging to the tribe. Knowing these stories helps us understand who we were and who we are, whether we are talking about the mythified death of John Kennedy, Jesus, or John Lennon.
A world reference work, reflecting the extraordinary erudition of Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myths offers us a journey through time and space. We pass through Olympus, rediscover traditions rooted in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity, and witness a dialogue that ranges from Mary’s virginity to the sacred bonds of marriage. And we find the author’s contagious passion for mythologies, which he called “the song of the gods.