The Hero with a Thousand Faces

In "The Hero with a Thousand Faces," a foundational work in the study of myth and human symbolism, Joseph Campbell guides the reader through an extraordinary journey through the stories that have shaped the spirit of humanity. Through numerous examples from ancient mythologies, from the heroes of Greece and India to the spiritual figures of East and West, the author reveals that all cultures share a fundamental pattern in their various heroic myths: the hero's journey. Campbell outlined the conditions, stages and fundamental outcomes of this archetypal journey. Combining modern psychology with the revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" continues to have millions of readers worldwide. As important today as on the day of its first publication, this work continues to deeply influence writers, screenwriters, game designers and film directors. "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" remains a point of reference for anyone interested in the human need to tell stories.