Master mythologist Joseph Campbell had a genius for finding the unifying symbols and metaphors in apparently distinct cultures and traditions. In Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal, Campbell explores, with his characteristic clarity and humor, the principle that underlies all the great religions of India and East Asia, from Jainism and Hinduism to Buddhism and Taoism: the transcendent World Soul.

Joseph Campbell began his comparative study of the world’s religions with a chance meeting with the renowned Indian theosophist Jeddu Krishnamurti on a trans-Atlantic steamer. Though Campbell was deeply fascinated by mythologies and religions from every continent, Asia’s potent mix of theologies captured his imagination more than any other, and offered him paths to understanding the essence of myth.

In Myths of Light, Campbell explores the core philosophies and mythologies of the East, comparing them through vivid examples and stories to each other and to those of the West. A worthy companion to Thou Art That and to Campbell’s Asian Journals, this volume conveys complex insights through warm, accessible storytelling, revealing the intricacies and secrets of his subject with his typical enthusiasm.

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6 hours and 44 minutes
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Joseph Campbell
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James Anderson Foster
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April 10, 2018
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English
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Brilliance Audio
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Listening Length	6 hours and 44 minutes
Author	Joseph Campbell
Narrator	James Anderson Foster
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	April 10, 2018
Publisher	Brilliance Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07BZM4NBV
Best Sellers Rank	#42,012 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #438 in Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts (Books) #3,498 in Religion & Spirituality (Audible Books & Originals)

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Rheingold

Another Gem from Campbell's (Indra's) Net

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2015

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While much of this material is available in other works by Professor Campbell, this easily readable (and everything by Campbell is) book is a clear, concise presentation. The editor did a wonderful service to Campbell's work and to those interested in understanding the transcendence beyond the myths of all religions.

If you're tired of the religious orthodoxy that promotes myths as historical truths and science, this book, along with all of Campbell's work, will be an oasis from the tired and trite weariness of fundamentalism.

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Seller did as they said they would do and on time

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The purpose is to continue my reading of the works of Joseph Campbell, a true legend. In addition, it assisted me in the preparation of a talk on Buddhism to be delivered in September.

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Lady Ashford

VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING!!!

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EXCELLENT EASY TO READ! This is a great book from a fantastic writer who guides you through various belief systems in a light almost conversation format. Still, it it's very enlightening material! I loved that he is able to present ideas in a relevant way so that one wants to further analyze the subject matter. A must read!

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Egberto Penido

Four Stars

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Deanna Wrathell

A Must for Joseph Campbell Fans

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Fabulous book for anyone interested in Eastern mythology/spirituality. I am a psychotherapist, meditator, and yoga instructor and this was a fantastic read. A must for any Joseph Campbell fan.

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Lucy Mcoosie

Campbell leads the way in discovering what this brave new world needs to know.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 29, 2017

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Impossible to find fault with genius. His insight leads the way to a commonality of cultures.

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J. Fernandez

Ebook has issues that need fixing

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The eBook version has several graphics and photos that block actually print making it impossible to read! Just noticed this issue, months after purchase or I would be returning it for a full refund! I hope this is not going to be an issue with the set ...

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Ronnie Gonzalez

Definitely To Be Read

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This is a very enjoyable read about the deep origins of human religions and culture. Don't pass it by.

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芟花ナンシー幸

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Good product.

G.Thomas

Please fix the Kindle download for this book

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on November 27, 2018

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could not open book Kindle crashes with this download???

Ben Warden

Another headtrip

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I suppose one needs to be on L.S.D. these days to realise that there are numerous portals available to us that explain our existence. Both in the outer world to explain the inner world behind our eyes and vice versa. And the Eastern take on this, as expertly delineated by Campbell as always, is one of the best illuminations of the almost endless world with endless possibilities that exists beyond the almost bizarre narrow parameters our own nine till five minds afford us. Amongst the best books in the collection this.

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B. Tiburtius

Deeper dimensions of Easter Mythology

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A concise and erudite rendition of the powerful myths of the Vedic and Buddhist mythologies. As one who is currently involved in researching and teaching the role of consciousness in the ontological dimensions of cosmic reality, this Ebook has served me well.

Ant i Potter

mind opening

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 17, 2014

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This book looks at old myths and the impact on our world today and how we are kind of going in a downward move as we stop looking into our past to help us live in a world that is more and more about matter and less and less about the soul of humankind.

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