The Rise of Modern Mythology, 1680-1860
In this critical history of the rise and development of interest in myth from 1680 to 1860, sixty selections from authors of the period show how most of the current theories about myth were...
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Mythology, Health and Healing – A Lecture From JCF President, Robert Walter
Robert Walter, President of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, offers this lecture on Mythology, Health, and Healing — made available by the Jung Platform. Click here to purchase the lecture.
The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World
Every culture is a unique answer to a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human and alive? Anthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis leads us on a thrilling journey to celebrate...
The Work of Dennis Patrick Slattery
The work of Dennis Patrick Slattery is a treasure trove of resources for Campbell scholars and enthusiasts of myth. Slattery’s work can be accessed here: https://www.dennispatrickslattery.com/ Myths help us to keep in touch...
The Artemis Archetype in Popular Culture
Books for adults / Publications: Books
Many female figures in recent fiction, film, and television embody the Artemis archetype, modeled on the Greco-Roman goddess of the hunt. These characters are often identified as heroines and recognized as powerful and progressive...
The Western Hero in Film and Television
The Western Hero in Film and Television examines the archetypal hero in the Old West and on the American frontier in visual culture. The book is an in-depth look at mythology within mass media...
Literature and Film as Modern Mythology
Novels and films record and codify the cultural experiences of their people. This book explores the relationship between contemporary literature and film of the past fifty years and the ancient myths of Judeo-Christian, Greek,...
Uncovering Anna Perenna: A Focused Study of Roman Myth and Culture
Books for adults / Publications: Books
The figure of Anna Perenna embodies the complexity and richness of the Roman mythological tradition. In exploring Anna Perenna, the contributors apply different perspectives and critical methods to an array of compelling evidence drawn...
THE INNATENESS OF MYTH: A New Interpretation of Joseph Campbell’s Reception of C.G. Jung
Books for adults / Publications: Books
In this book, based on extensive research in the Joseph Campbell Archive, Ritske Rensma shows that reflecting on C.G. Jung’s influence on Campbell greatly furthers our understanding of these ideas, and that once this...
Graphic Novel ‘Jia and the Nian Monster’ Taps Chinese Mythology
Books for children / Publications: Books
“China’s history is rich with folktales and fables, most unknown to western readers,” Mike Richardso, writer of Jia and the Nian Monster and publisher Dark Horse Comics’ president and founder — told The Hollywood...