
All Episodes of Transformations of Myth Through Time
Browse all episodes of Transformations of Myth Through Time

All Episodes of Transformations of Myth Through Time
Browse all episodes of Transformations of Myth Through Time
Season 1
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The In the Beginning: Origins of Man and Myth
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/1989
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.
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Where People Lived Legends: American Indian Myths
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/1989
Campbell's telling of the Navaho legend of "Where the Two Came to Their Father" illustrates an American Indian version of the hero's journey and illustrates the relationship of man and nature, a constant theme through time in American Indian cultures.
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And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea: Gods and Goddesses of the Neolithic Period
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/1989
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.
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The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/1989
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.
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From Darkness to Light: The Mystery Religions of Ancient Greece
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/1/1989
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.
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Where There Was No Path: Arthurian Legends and the Western Way
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/1989
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.
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A Noble Heart: The Courtly Love of Tristan and Isolde
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/1/1984
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.
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In Search of the Holy Grail: The Parzival Legend
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/1984
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.
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