In the fifth episode of The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers discuss the mythology of love — from kāma to agape to courtly romance — and the role of the female as the giver of life and form. In this clip, Moyers asks Campbell about the meaning of "The Virgin Birth". Campbell discusses how the Virgin Birth is a metaphor for a spiritual transformation and the awakening of one's own humanity and capacity for compassion. | Joseph Campbell

In Episode 1 of Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers, Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell begin their groundbreaking and timeless conversation with an exploration of the classic hero cycle, including consistent and enduring hero patterns in literature, real life and even the Star Wars films. In this clip, Campbell discusses the importance of recognizing the mystery and adventure of being alive. To find the whole series follow the link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYn

In this clip from Episode 1 of Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell explore the dynamics of the human unconscious. Watch the whole series for free on YouTube. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYnNom7SVRMjsi2WSpIGBlo1UDhlXyvz&si=7TRQ6WqPt-w2lsMc | Joseph Campbell

In this clip from Episode 1 of Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers, Moyers and Campbell begin their groundbreaking and timeless conversation with an exploration of the classic hero cycle, including consistent and enduring hero patterns in literature and real life. Campbell encourages the audience to view parts of their own lives as heroic journeys. "We have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time have gone before us. The labyrinth is thoroughly known;

From Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers, Episode 1, "The Hero's Adventure" — Joseph and Bill Moyers discuss the the concept of consciousness and how it is fundamental to all life and experience. To watch the entire Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers" series visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYnNom7SVRMjsi2WSpIGBlo1UDhlXyvz&si=foKZhPH3sUwOB0xq | Joseph Campbell

In the fifth episode of The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers discuss the mythology of love — from kāma to agape to courtly romance. In this clip, Campbell discusses the idea of the Goddess, and the role of the female as the giver of life and form. | Joseph Campbell