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EP 37: Man & His Gods

Pathways with Joseph Campbell

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Mythology and the Human Experience

This chapter explores the complexities of high civilizations and their diverse mythologies across the Far East, the Levant, and Europe. It examines the profound mystery of existence, the human awareness of mortality, and the psychological comfort derived from mythological narratives. By analyzing the relationship between humanity and the divine, the chapter underscores how myths shape identity and offer meaning amidst life's uncertainties.

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