Bollingen Series C: The Mythic Image

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This paperback edition presents Campbell's extensive study of the mythology of high civilizations over five millennia, featuring nearly 450 illustrations. The text remains unchanged from the 1974 edition. Joseph Campbell, a master storyteller, skillfully wove narratives from diverse cultures, a passion sparked in his childhood by attending Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. His fascination with comparative mythology began early, leading him to write about Native American myths in high school and explore the connections between ancient myths, literature, and dreams throughout his life. His most famous work, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, gained significant recognition, becoming a best-seller after his appearance on Bill Moyers' The Power of Myth. As a professor at Sarah Lawrence College, Campbell met Indologist Heinrich Zimmer, who introduced him to Paul and Mary Mellon, founders of the Bollingen Series. They selected Campbell's The Mythic Image as the series' final volume, marking it as number one hundred. This richly illustrated work examines the interplay of dreams and myth, highlighting the contrasting interpretations of dreams and life in Eastern and Western cultures.