Product Details

• Directors: Diane Dowling
• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 5
• Studio: Unapix / a-Pix Ent.
• VHS Release Date: March 11, 1997
• Run Time: 270 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1575231867
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340,314 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mythos Series with Susan Sarandon, April 17, 2000

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Don Meyer (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joseph Campbell - Mythos, Vol. 1: The Shaping of Our Mythic Tradition [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Mythos series is an exceptional production of lectures delivered by Campbell probably in the early 80's to groups of students. He is utterly captivating in his presentation content and style. To Campbell, myth is the body talking to the conscious mind (not explanation for cosmic events as is often taught). Hence ALL spiritual beliefs are myth (even Christianity). In this series he runs the gamut of beliefs, from ancient Europe, India, the Middle East, American Indian, explaining, expounding. Wonderful stuff!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience a gift to humanity, par excellance!, March 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mythos: Psyche and Symbol, The Spirit Land, On Being Human, From Goddesses to God, The Mystical Life [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Having an opportunity to experience Joseph Campebell's extensive work in this format is a gift to all of humanity. Like is really too small a word to express my opinion. I admire the body of work in the entire series, volume one and volume two. My recommendation could not be stronger or more heartfelt. Enchanting and throughly engaging to watch and absorb. The overall presentation of complex information is seamlessly exchanged. One need not be a student in the topic to be enlightened and impressed. I truly feel passionate about the message of the content and in this case those who seek shall be rewarded. Each tape is well documented and easily understood. The classic teacher, storyteller weaves intricate details of myth, legend and lore that extend the boundaries into everyday reality. Joseph Campbell has an amazing talent for expression using dynamic descriptive qualities that are unigue and charming. He is quite simply an engaging and magnetic personality. Noteably Susan Saradon, is the perfect narative host. I am deeply gratful to those who brought his body of work forward to perpetuate the illumination of body, mind and spirit in man, for all of mankind.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience a gift to humanity, par excellance!, March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mythos: Psyche and Symbol, The Spirit Land, On Being Human, From Goddesses to God, The Mystical Life [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Having an opportunity to experience Joseph Campebell's collection of extensive work in this format is a gift to all of humanity. "MYTHOS" in the box set is a series five tapes in each volume, with two volumes or box sets. Both sets are expertly narrated by Susan Sarandon. Like is really too small a word to express my opinion. I admire the body of work in the entire series, volume one and volume two. My recommendation could not be stronger or more heartfelt. Enchanting and throughly engaging to watch and absorb. The overall presentation of complex information is seamlessly exchanged. One need not be a student in the topic to be enlightened and impressed. I truly feel passionate about the message of the content and in this case those who seek shall be rewarded. Each tape is well documented and easily understood. The classic teacher, storyteller weaves intricate details of myth, legend and lore that extend the boundaries into everyday reality. Joseph Campbell has an amazing talent for expression using dynamic descriptive qualities that are unigue and charming. He is quite simply an engaging and magnetic personality. Noteably Susan Saradon, is the perfect narative host. I am deeply gratful to those who brought his body of work forward to perpetuate the illumination of body, mind and spirit in man, for all of mankind.