Powerful Insight
I was recently reminded of this fantastic book that I read a while ago and am preparing to read again (not a 2nd time...more like a 5th time). The insight into myths and archetypes passed through generations, and humankind, is phenomenal and for me it was life-changing. It helped explain the way I view the world, including religion, and really opened my eyes to the power of myth in the human experience. I think Amazon's summary says it best: This extraordinary book reveals how the themes and symbols of ancient narratives continue to bring meaning to birth, death, love, and war. From stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome to traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, a broad array of themes are considered that together identify the universality of human experience across time and culture. An impeccable match of interviewer and subject, a timeless distillation of Campbell’s work, The Power of Myth continues to exert a profound influence on our culture.