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The Hero with a Thousand Faces

by Joseph Campbell · 2008 · 418 pages

Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio
George Lucas
George Lucas
Jack Carr
Jack Carr
Recommended by 3 elites

Recommended by 3 Elites

Ray Dalio

George Lucas

Jack Carr

About This Book

A foundational work of comparative mythology that outlines the 'monomyth' or hero's journey, a universal narrative structure found across diverse cultures and eras. It explores how mythological themes reflect psychological archetypes and the human experience of transformation.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophyHistory

Topics

ArchetypesCollective UnconsciousJungian PsychologyMonomythMythologyStorytelling

Book Details

Published

2008

Pages

418

Language

en

ISBN

9781577315933

Series

Part 1 of The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell

Audiobook Available

14h 37m
Narrated by Arthur Morey, John Lee, Susan Denaker

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