Myths & monsters. Season 1, episode 1, Heroes & villains /

Stories of heroes and the villains encountered on their adventures are among the most thrilling in all mythology. This episode examines the controversial theory that a common structure exists in such stories that transcends cultural and historical influences. That was the theory of American mytholog...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Kontur, Daniel (Director, Producer), Simpson, William (Screenwriter) (Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	London, England : 3DD Productions, 2017.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Campbell, Joseph, > 1904-1987. > Hero with a thousand faces. Campbell, Joseph, > 1904-1987 > Criticism and interpretation. Campbell, Joseph, > 1904-1987. Hero with a thousand faces (Campbell, Joseph) Heroes > Mythology. Mythology. Mythologie. Criticism, interpretation, etc. Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Stories of heroes and the villains encountered on their adventures are among the most thrilling in all mythology. This episode examines the controversial theory that a common structure exists in such stories that transcends cultural and historical influences. That was the theory of American mythologist Joseph Campbell. His work has shaped popular thinking about myth and was a key influence on icons of modern culture such as the Star Wars saga and Harry Potter. This episode explains Campbell's 'Hero's Journey' step by step, showing how it applies to ancient heroes such as Odysseus, King Arthur, and Sigurd.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed August 12, 2019).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (46 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:45:58