Joseph Campbell's "Power of Myth"

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This paper explores Joseph Campbell's view of myths and the meaning he attaches to them by his careful examination. The importance of myths to modern man according to Campbell is discussed and Adolf Hitler is used as an example of this importance.

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"Myths are probably one of the most misunderstood phenomena because of their slightly absurd and almost unreal elements. While ancient myths may have lost their glory to many, they are still considered important by people like Joseph Campbell who have tried to unearth the mystery surrounding them. Campbell in his book Power of Myth has tried to highlight just that- "power of myths". Why are myths important, what function do they serve, what is their connection to our modern lives and reality. These are some of the questions that Campbell seeks to answer in his book, which is actually a series of dialogues with Bill Moyers."

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