The Power of Myth (1988)

06/21/1988 (US)

Documentary

Overview

The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.

Top Billed Cast

Joseph Campbell

Self

8 Episodes

Bill Moyers

Self

8 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1988 | 6 Episodes

An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and masterful storyteller Joseph Campbell, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers in the acclaimed PBS series.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

christianity

buddhism

mythology

psychology

interview

folk hero

hinduism

god

miniseries

storytelling

egyptian mythology

ancient civilization

rebirth

comparative religion

scholar

indigenous peoples

folktale

native american folklore

storyteller

subconscious

eastern philosophy

native american culture

western philosophy

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