The Power of Myth

Season 1 Episode 2: The Message of the Myth

Campbell compares the creation story in Genesis with creation stories from around the world. Because the world changes, religion has to be transformed and new mythologies created. People today are stuck with myths that don't fit their needs. Creation myths, transcending duality, pairs of opposites, God vs. Nature, sin, morality, participation in sorrow, the Gospel of Thomas, Old Time Religion, computers, religion as “software,” the story of Indra: “What a great boy am I!,” participation in society.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1988

Rating:

7.1