Campbell, Joseph

Myths to live by / Joseph Campbell - 1st ed. - New York : Penguin Compass/Arkana, 1993 - viii, 276 p. ; 22 cm.

"Originally published: New York : Viking Press, 1972" -- Title page vers

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The impact of science on myth
The emergence of mankind
The importance of rites
The separation of East and West
The confrontation of East and West in religion
The inspiration of Oriental art
Zen
The mythology of love
Mythologies of war and peace
Schizophrenia
the inward journey
The moon walk
the outward journey
Envoy: No more horizons


Summary:
Examines the myth-making process since primitive times to demonstrate the ways in which specific myths reflect human needs.

9780140194616


Mythology
Folklore

291.13 / CAM