The first condition, therefore, that any mythology must fulfill if it is to render life to modern lives is that of cleansing the doors of perception to the wonder, at once terrible and fascinating, of ourselves and of the universe of which we are the ears and eyes and the mind.

Joseph Campbell
Myths to Live By
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Title Primitive Mythology
Language English
Series The Masks of God: vol 1
Creator Campbell, Joseph
Publisher The Viking Press
Pub. City New York, NY
Pub. Year 1959
Edition 1st Viking Press
Printing 1st H
Format Hardcover
Category Book
Description The roots of mythology are examined in light of the most recent discoveries in archaeology, anthropology, and psychology.
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