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Joseph Campbell discusses his book "Myths to Live By"

BROADCAST: Jan. 31, 1973 | DURATION: 00:54:31

Synopsis

According to Joseph Campbell's book, "Myths to Live By," myths put people in touch with dimensions of their own being and consciousness. Dreams, Campbell explained, are private myths and myths are a public dream. Campbell also talks about how the west and the orient view myths and symbols.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 31, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57.34 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 31 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling Literature

People

Authors, Writers Educators

Tags

Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987. Myths to live by. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Armstrong, Gerry. Lady from the West Country (The Wife of Ushers Well) Myth and mankind Myth--Cross-cultural studies. Mythology Folklore The Fall Christianity and culture Buddhism and culture--Asia. Garden of Eden World religions Western vs. Eastern traditions Fitzgerald, Francis Vietnamese Individualism Boy and the elephant Dreams--Religious aspects. Man vs Nature Symbolism Symbols Pedagogy Science and civilization. Job (Biblical figure) Faust God Don Giovanni Galileo, 1564-1642.

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