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EP 18: Mythology Old, New, Today

Pathways with Joseph Campbell

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The Importance of Mythology

A mythological image is an energy evoking and directing signal that works of itself. But in theological instruction, the thought is attached to the image and the image may be telling you something else entirely. In the history of mankind, mythology is co-evil with man. We are unique creatures. And how do we find our shapes? We find our shapes by imitating others. These images are derived from the environment through very intense imitation. One identifies these identifications with animals and plants.

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