Season 1 (1989)

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The In the Beginning: Origins of Man and Myth
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January 1, 1989

Campbell explores the dawn of mankind's mythic consciousness with a study of temple caves from the Paleolithic period. Campbell al...Read more

Where People Lived Legends: American Indian Myths
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January 1, 1989

Campbell's telling of the Navaho legend of "Where the Two Came to Their Father" illustrates an American Indian version of the hero...Read more

And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea: Gods and Goddesses of the Neolithic Period
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January 1, 1989

This title phrase signaled the beginning of the conquests and invasions of the warrior cultures. Through the artifacts from the Ne...Read more

Pharaoh's Rule: Egypt, the Exodus, and the Myth of Osiris
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January 1, 1989

Campbell's discussion of the burial rituals and Egyptian art of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms reveals the emerging mythological the...Read more

The Sacred Source: The Perennial Philosophy of the East
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January 1, 1989

In this lecture, Campbell introduces the Perennial Philosophy of the East and focuses on the Indian tradition from its origins to ...Read more

The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism
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January 1, 1989

Campbell introduces stories of Buddha's life and enlightenment to reflect the essence of the Buddhist religion. The different sect...Read more

From Psychology to Spirituality: Kundalini Yoga, Part I
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January 1, 1989

Campbell discusses the purpose and extent of the Tantra system against the background of the Raja theory of Pantanjali. He also pr...Read more

From Psychology to Spirituality: Kundalini Yoga, Part II
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January 1, 1989

Through the study of elaborate artwork, Campbell portrays the full Chakra system of Kundalini Yoga and compares it with modem West...Read more

From Descent to Heaven: The Tibetan Book of the Dead
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January 1, 1989

In this program, Campbell reveals how the art, philosophy and mysticism of the Eastern Way reach a noble expression in the Buddhism of Tibet.

From Darkness to Light: The Mystery Religions of Ancient Greece
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January 1, 1989

Through a presentation of beautiful and compelling works of art, Campbell illustrates the myths of ancient Greece. In particular, ...Read more

Where There Was No Path: Arthurian Legends and the Western Way
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January 1, 1989

Campbell traces the wide ranging influence of the Arthurian legends and ties them to the emergence of the warrior-based society. H...Read more

A Noble Heart: The Courtly Love of Tristan and Isolde
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November 1, 1984

Campbell tells many tales of the troubadours and courtly love. In his presentation of these tales, he explores the meaning and sym...Read more

In Search of the Holy Grail: The Parzival Legend
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December 1, 1984

Campbell reveals the changing orientation of Western culture in his discussion of The Grail. In particular, Campbell contrasts the...Read more