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The Hero with a Thousand Faces (first published in 1949) is a work of comparative mythology by Joseph Campbell, in which the author discusses his theory of the mythological structure of the journey of the archetypal hero found in world myths.
In a well-known quote from the introduction to The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Campbell summarizes the monomyth: A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow ...
Jul 28, 2008 · Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell’s revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology.
A comprehensive guide to Joseph Campbell's theory of the monomyth, or the common narrative structure of heroic stories from various cultures. Learn about the hero's journey, the cosmogonic cycle, the role of myth in society, and more.
Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's...
The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Joseph Campbell. Princeton University Press, 2004 - Religion - 403 pages. Joseph Campbell's classic cross-cultural study of the hero's journey has inspired...
Through meticulous research, Joseph Campbell has identified the composite hero, the common thread that runs through Apollo, Buddha, the Grimm Brothers' Frog King, and thousands of others. By...
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