Joseph Campbell
Transformations of Myth Through Time - Joseph Campbell (1990)
Season 1
Legendary raconteur Joseph Campbell explores the myth and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive."
Released Feb. 28, 1990
Episode 60 min
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Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.mythology, tmdb.teacher, tmdb.lecture, tmdb.lecturer, tmdb.comparative-religion
Production Companies: Mythology Ltd.
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The In the Beginning: Origins of Man and Myth
Campbell explores the dawn of mankind's mythic consciousness with a study of temple caves from the Paleolithic period. Campbell also introduces the basic concepts in the study of mythology: the role of the shaman, the stages of initiation, and the significance of lunar and solar symbolism.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E2 - Where People Lived Legends: American Indian Myths
Campbell's telling of the Navaho legend of "Where the Two Came to Their Father" illustrates an American Indian version of the hero's journey and illustrates the relationship of man and nature, a constant theme through time in American Indian cultures.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E3 - And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea: Gods and Goddesses of the Neolithic Period
This title phrase signaled the beginning of the conquests and invasions of the warrior cultures. Through the artifacts from the Neolithic Period, Campbell traces the ascendance of the warrior cultures of the Gods over the agricultural based Goddesses societies.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E4 - Pharaoh's Rule: Egypt, the Exodus, and the Myth of Osiris
Campbell's discussion of the burial rituals and Egyptian art of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms reveals the emerging mythological themes of the Near East.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E5 - The Sacred Source: The Perennial Philosophy of the East
In this lecture, Campbell introduces the Perennial Philosophy of the East and focuses on the Indian tradition from its origins to the end of the Vedic period.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E6 - The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism
Campbell introduces stories of Buddha's life and enlightenment to reflect the essence of the Buddhist religion. The different sects of Buddhism are contrasted in their conception of transcendence. Campbell compares Buddhism with Taoism and Confucius and also discusses Buddhism's impact on the ancient West.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E7 - From Psychology to Spirituality: Kundalini Yoga, Part I
Campbell discusses the purpose and extent of the Tantra system against the background of the Raja theory of Pantanjali. He also presents other types of Yoga.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E8 - From Psychology to Spirituality: Kundalini Yoga, Part II
Through the study of elaborate artwork, Campbell portrays the full Chakra system of Kundalini Yoga and compares it with modem Western psychology and Christian concepts.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E9 - From Descent to Heaven: The Tibetan Book of the Dead
In this program, Campbell reveals how the art, philosophy and mysticism of the Eastern Way reach a noble expression in the Buddhism of Tibet.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E10 - From Darkness to Light: The Mystery Religions of Ancient Greece
Through a presentation of beautiful and compelling works of art, Campbell illustrates the myths of ancient Greece. In particular, he tells the story of Persephone and Demeter as the basis for the mystery religions.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E11 - Where There Was No Path: Arthurian Legends and the Western Way
Campbell traces the wide ranging influence of the Arthurian legends and ties them to the emergence of the warrior-based society. He also illustrates the break with tradition in the tension between honor and love in these legends.
Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
S1E12 - A Noble Heart: The Courtly Love of Tristan and Isolde
Campbell tells many tales of the troubadours and courtly love. In his presentation of these tales, he explores the meaning and symbology of the many tests and trials of courtly love.
Nov. 1, 1984, midnight
S1E13 - In Search of the Holy Grail: The Parzival Legend
Campbell reveals the changing orientation of Western culture in his discussion of The Grail. In particular, Campbell contrasts the symbology of The Grail as an individual quest versus a holy quest.
Dec. 1, 1984, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Feb. 28, 1990
Last Air Date: Jan. 1, 1989, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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