The Power of Myth [DVD]

Starring: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers, George Lucas

Product Description

With new and expanded bonus features “Fascinating” —The New York Times “Compelling” —The Wall Street Journal As seen on PBS The seminal PBS series on world mythology “Dazzling and still potently... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: DVD
• UPC: 715098764627
• Release Date: January 1
• Rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Mystic Fire Video / Wellspring
• Starring: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers, George Lucas
• Number of Disks: 2
• Other Video Info: color
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

“What the eye has made welcomed to the heart.”

This is the fifth in the “Joseph Campbell’s The Power of Myth” series. It contains two subjects. (Season 1 Episode 5). The first is “Love,” describing the emergence of the concept of “love between two people,” which explains the above statement that in an eye-to-eye meeting, one makes each welcome to the heart. Personal love between two people is the backbone of Western thinking when it comes to marriage. The second part describes the fundamental differences in approaching the concept of “The Goddess” at different times and places from prehistory to today. Fundamentally, the differences are that we are part of the Goddess but separate from God. I am not going to go into great detail, as that is why you purchase the episode, and Joseph Campbell can explain it well. What I can tell you is that watching this film makes you realize that what most people know of mythology is just the surface stories, and they do not tie the stories back to themselves. You will have to repeat viewing of the episode, as it is packed with ideas and barely gives you time to digest one concept when they dive into the next. Also, watch the end of the film to pick up on reference materials from “Mystic Fire.” Remember that this was recorded before the Internet, so newer references have emerged. You do not have to view the series in volume order, as each volume can stand alone.