Articles related to "Joseph Campbell"
Gilgamesh: The Hero's Journey
A look at Gilgamesh as one of Joseph Campbell's universal Hero Myths.
myth • hero myth • journey • joseph campbell • underworld
A look at Gilgamesh as one of Joseph Campbell's universal Hero Myths.
myth • hero myth • journey • joseph campbell • underworld
Grappling with Archetypes
The article explores the concept of "archetype" as used in Jungian literature.
archetype • unconscious • individuation • analysis • dreams
The article explores the concept of "archetype" as used in Jungian literature.
archetype • unconscious • individuation • analysis • dreams
Harry Potter Sweeps Into Muggle Theaters ... and Stores
The movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a fanciful experience rich in special effects, but some scenes might scare the young, and the film's length is not meant for the active.
archetype • joseph campbell • j.k. rowling • harry potter • magic
The movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a fanciful experience rich in special effects, but some scenes might scare the young, and the film's length is not meant for the active.
archetype • joseph campbell • j.k. rowling • harry potter • magic
Joseph Campbell
Symbolic interpretation became Campbell's means to prove that all cultures have produced common elemental themes: Heroes, villains and even gods.
origin of "star wars" • joseph campbell • george lucas • follow your bliss • myth
Symbolic interpretation became Campbell's means to prove that all cultures have produced common elemental themes: Heroes, villains and even gods.
origin of "star wars" • joseph campbell • george lucas • follow your bliss • myth
Joseph Campbell and Harry Potter
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
Setting Powerful Intentions
Setting a powerful intention is an orderly process that involves factoring, focus, feeling, forecasting and faith. Anything else is wishful thinking.
setting powerful intentions • sacred work • fulfillment in life • joseph campbell • intentional process steps
Setting a powerful intention is an orderly process that involves factoring, focus, feeling, forecasting and faith. Anything else is wishful thinking.
setting powerful intentions • sacred work • fulfillment in life • joseph campbell • intentional process steps
Synchronicity of Joseph Campbell & Paulo Coelho
What do American mythologist, writer and lecturer Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) and Brazilian author Paulo Coelho have in common?
joseph campbell • paulo coelho • myth • power • thought
What do American mythologist, writer and lecturer Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) and Brazilian author Paulo Coelho have in common?
joseph campbell • paulo coelho • myth • power • thought
Tolkien and Null-Tolkien
A 'brief' article wherein the author relates a conversation with a friend who is not a fan of Tolkien's Middle-earth sagas.
myth • metaphor • tolkien • middle-earth • joseph campbell
A 'brief' article wherein the author relates a conversation with a friend who is not a fan of Tolkien's Middle-earth sagas.
myth • metaphor • tolkien • middle-earth • joseph campbell
Did Revenge of the Sith Accomplish What it Needed To?
Despite the resounding box office success of the final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, does it succesfully link the narrative structure of the entire 6 movie cycle?
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Despite the resounding box office success of the final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, does it succesfully link the narrative structure of the entire 6 movie cycle?
star wars joseph campbell return of the jedi empir
Did Revenge of the Sith Accomplish What it Needed To?
Despite the resounding box office success of the final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, does it succesfully link the narrative structure of the entire 6 movie cycle?
star wars joseph campbell return of the jedi empir
Despite the resounding box office success of the final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, does it succesfully link the narrative structure of the entire 6 movie cycle?
star wars joseph campbell return of the jedi empir
Fear and Backpacking
A little fear in the immensity and uncertainty of wilderness can be a good thing, reminding us of the mystery in life
mystery wilderness backpacking mountains camping w
A little fear in the immensity and uncertainty of wilderness can be a good thing, reminding us of the mystery in life
mystery wilderness backpacking mountains camping w
Finding Your Passion
What can we do to find our passions in life and feel that we are truly living? Here are 4 pathways to finding your passion.
passion • life path • creativity • self love • dreams
What can we do to find our passions in life and feel that we are truly living? Here are 4 pathways to finding your passion.
passion • life path • creativity • self love • dreams
Getting Life In Perspective By Toby Johnson
There are very few novels in life that, once read, beg for a second sitting. Toby Johnson's 'Getting Life In Perspective', published by Lethe Press, is one such story.
getting life in perspective • toby johnson • lethe press • gay fiction • gay historical fiction
There are very few novels in life that, once read, beg for a second sitting. Toby Johnson's 'Getting Life In Perspective', published by Lethe Press, is one such story.
getting life in perspective • toby johnson • lethe press • gay fiction • gay historical fiction
Myth, Monomyth and Middle-earth
This month’s article should be considered the preface to an on-going examination of the value of Tolkien’s Middle-earth writings.
myth • middle-earth • tolkien • joseph campbell • hero
This month’s article should be considered the preface to an on-going examination of the value of Tolkien’s Middle-earth writings.
myth • middle-earth • tolkien • joseph campbell • hero
Oscar Winning Director Chris Landreth Discusses Reaction to The Spine
In this exclusive interview, "The Spine" director Chris Landreth talks about his visual inspirations and how to "write drunk, edit sober."
chris landreth • the spine • exclusive interview • national film board of canada • gordon pinsent
In this exclusive interview, "The Spine" director Chris Landreth talks about his visual inspirations and how to "write drunk, edit sober."
chris landreth • the spine • exclusive interview • national film board of canada • gordon pinsent
Review of The Writer's Journey
Christopher Vogler's how-to structure plots and create believable characters. Step by step guidelines to develop bestselling stories using the enduring wisdom of myths.
plot structure • character development • create realistic characters • character arc • joseph campbell
Christopher Vogler's how-to structure plots and create believable characters. Step by step guidelines to develop bestselling stories using the enduring wisdom of myths.
plot structure • character development • create realistic characters • character arc • joseph campbell
Stories Are for Adults Too!
Very often when I tell someone I am a storyteller, they will say, “Oh, how nice. Do you tell stories to children in the schools and at the libraries?” Well, yes, I do tell stories to children of all ages, but I also tell stories to adults. And, in my opinion, adults need and want the stories even more than the children. In this column, I am going to address why we, as storytellers, tell to adults. I will be including some quotes and ideas from many other storytellers and story lovers.
stories • adult stories • storytelling • laughter • dealing with challenges
Very often when I tell someone I am a storyteller, they will say, “Oh, how nice. Do you tell stories to children in the schools and at the libraries?” Well, yes, I do tell stories to children of all ages, but I also tell stories to adults. And, in my opinion, adults need and want the stories even more than the children. In this column, I am going to address why we, as storytellers, tell to adults. I will be including some quotes and ideas from many other storytellers and story lovers.
stories • adult stories • storytelling • laughter • dealing with challenges
The Hero's Journey: Meeting the Goddess
We return to the realm of myth and legend with a new chapter in my comparison between <b>Xena: Warrior Princess</b> and Joseph Campbell's <b>Hero With a Thousand Faces</b>.
xena • gabrielle • fantasy • action • adventure
We return to the realm of myth and legend with a new chapter in my comparison between <b>Xena: Warrior Princess</b> and Joseph Campbell's <b>Hero With a Thousand Faces</b>.
xena • gabrielle • fantasy • action • adventure
The Hero's Journey: Supernatural Aid
In part three of the series, I examine the manifestions of the hero's guide and protector. You may find some of the conclusions to be a bit surprising!
xena • gabrielle • bard • warrior • princess
In part three of the series, I examine the manifestions of the hero's guide and protector. You may find some of the conclusions to be a bit surprising!
xena • gabrielle • bard • warrior • princess
The Hero's Journey: The Call to Adventure
The first part of a continuing series that will explore how the Hero's Journey described by Joseph Campbell appears in the adventures of Xena and Gabrielle.
xena • gabrielle • myth • legend • fantasy
The first part of a continuing series that will explore how the Hero's Journey described by Joseph Campbell appears in the adventures of Xena and Gabrielle.
xena • gabrielle • myth • legend • fantasy
When All the Galaxy Was Young
This is a review of <i>Attack of the Clones</i> from a mythic perspective. It also lays much of the groundwork for all the essays to come. It does contain spoilers.
star wars • lucas • attack of the clones • the phantom menace • joseph campbell
This is a review of <i>Attack of the Clones</i> from a mythic perspective. It also lays much of the groundwork for all the essays to come. It does contain spoilers.
star wars • lucas • attack of the clones • the phantom menace • joseph campbell
Sunsets: A Woman's Search for Meaning
Do you feel frustrated because are so busy trying to acheive your goals? Have you ever asked the question, "What's the meaning of life?" or "What's the point?"
existentialism • psychology • self-help • women's issues
Do you feel frustrated because are so busy trying to acheive your goals? Have you ever asked the question, "What's the meaning of life?" or "What's the point?"
existentialism • psychology • self-help • women's issues
Angels as Messengers in Christian Tradition
Angels as messengers carry messages in time/space to mortal realm. Jungian psychology sees archangels as archetypes of change, inspire spiritual growth.
angels as messengers • jungian archetypes • angel archetype • christian praying • angels in western tradition
Angels as messengers carry messages in time/space to mortal realm. Jungian psychology sees archangels as archetypes of change, inspire spiritual growth.
angels as messengers • jungian archetypes • angel archetype • christian praying • angels in western tradition
Campbell Company of Canada: Soup's On!
Since the 1800s, making soup has been good business for the American food company, Campbell's Soup. OPening a division in Canada was a natural step forward
campbell company of canada • campbell company organized 1930 • campbell company of canada opened 1931 • help wanted in chalk on sidewalk • campbell soup
Since the 1800s, making soup has been good business for the American food company, Campbell's Soup. OPening a division in Canada was a natural step forward
campbell company of canada • campbell company organized 1930 • campbell company of canada opened 1931 • help wanted in chalk on sidewalk • campbell soup
Fairy Tales as Guide to Self-Understanding
Fairy tales are a fun and surprising way to discover truths about oneself. Through self-discovery and analysis fairy tales are not just for children anymore.
personification • individuation in fairy tales • grimms fairy tales • childrens fairy tales • hansel and gretel
Fairy tales are a fun and surprising way to discover truths about oneself. Through self-discovery and analysis fairy tales are not just for children anymore.
personification • individuation in fairy tales • grimms fairy tales • childrens fairy tales • hansel and gretel
Feeling Depressed About the Downturn?
A recent article suggests that the recession isn't necessarily all bad. For some, it has meant changes in attitudes about money, and better quality of life.
the downturn • feeling depressed • the recession • quality of life • the long run
A recent article suggests that the recession isn't necessarily all bad. For some, it has meant changes in attitudes about money, and better quality of life.
the downturn • feeling depressed • the recession • quality of life • the long run
Follow Your Bliss
Following your bliss is not that hard once you get into it. All you have to do is act.
lake tangimauthea • bliss • fijian • taveuni • destination
Following your bliss is not that hard once you get into it. All you have to do is act.
lake tangimauthea • bliss • fijian • taveuni • destination
Helping Kids Find Passion and Purpose
Expanding how intelligence is defined can not only help children succeed, but can fuel a passion for lifelong learning, fulfillment and the pursuit of a purposeful life.
howard gardner • theory of mulitple intelligence • joseph campbell • follow your bliss • rick warren
Expanding how intelligence is defined can not only help children succeed, but can fuel a passion for lifelong learning, fulfillment and the pursuit of a purposeful life.
howard gardner • theory of mulitple intelligence • joseph campbell • follow your bliss • rick warren
Jung and Freud: Two Views of the Unconscious
How Carl Jung's theories of personal and collective unconscious differ from the theories of Sigmund Freud despite shared belief in the powerlessness of ego to access it.
carl jung • sigmund freud theories dreams • jung's collective unconscious • individuation and personal growth • dream theory
How Carl Jung's theories of personal and collective unconscious differ from the theories of Sigmund Freud despite shared belief in the powerlessness of ego to access it.
carl jung • sigmund freud theories dreams • jung's collective unconscious • individuation and personal growth • dream theory
The Hero's Journey: Belly of the Whale
Part five of my series exploring Campbell's <b>Hero with a Thousand Faces</b> in RenPic's action adventure series. I examine one of the most common symbols surrounding the departure of the hero on his (or her) journey.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert
Part five of my series exploring Campbell's <b>Hero with a Thousand Faces</b> in RenPic's action adventure series. I examine one of the most common symbols surrounding the departure of the hero on his (or her) journey.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert
The Hero's Journey: Crossing the Threshold
In part four of the series "Xena, Gabrielle, and Joseph Campbell", I examine the first obstacles encountered. Sometimes they're subtle, sometimes they're obvious, but there are always things that stand in the budding hero's way.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert
In part four of the series "Xena, Gabrielle, and Joseph Campbell", I examine the first obstacles encountered. Sometimes they're subtle, sometimes they're obvious, but there are always things that stand in the budding hero's way.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert
The Hero's Journey: Refusal of the Call
In the second part of my series on the Hero's Journey, we look at what happens when our Warrior Princess doesn't want to follow the path destiny has chosen for her.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • television
In the second part of my series on the Hero's Journey, we look at what happens when our Warrior Princess doesn't want to follow the path destiny has chosen for her.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • television
The Hero's Journey: The Road of Trials
The latest installment of my series on Joseph Campbell's influence on <b>Xena: Warrior Princess</b> shows how the story development of the fifth season was almost inevitable.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert
The latest installment of my series on Joseph Campbell's influence on <b>Xena: Warrior Princess</b> shows how the story development of the fifth season was almost inevitable.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • rob tapert
The Importance of Poetry and Myth in Daily LIfe
Poetry and myth both relate us back to collective soul. Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell were journeyers into poet's realm of collective unconscious relating to myth.
joseph campbell • poetry and public discourse • love poetry • nature poetry • archetypes
Poetry and myth both relate us back to collective soul. Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell were journeyers into poet's realm of collective unconscious relating to myth.
joseph campbell • poetry and public discourse • love poetry • nature poetry • archetypes
What Is Truth?
Identifying what is true is often difficult, but it's possible if people learn the difference between fact and opinion.
what is truth • telling truth from fiction • opinion versus fact • how to tell if someone is lying • talk radio
Identifying what is true is often difficult, but it's possible if people learn the difference between fact and opinion.
what is truth • telling truth from fiction • opinion versus fact • how to tell if someone is lying • talk radio
Heroines are NOT the Same as Heroes
Review of THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY by Maureen Murdock, a detailed guide to the journey that women take in their quest toward wholeness. While not designed for writers, this book provides valuable insights into what makes a heroine different from a hero.
heroine's journey • maureen murdock • heroines • creating memorable characters • plotting
Review of THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY by Maureen Murdock, a detailed guide to the journey that women take in their quest toward wholeness. While not designed for writers, this book provides valuable insights into what makes a heroine different from a hero.
heroine's journey • maureen murdock • heroines • creating memorable characters • plotting
On Writing Fantasy:Adding a Mythic Quality to Your Writing
This is an article on writing Fantasy and how to add a mythic quality to it.
This is an article on writing Fantasy and how to add a mythic quality to it.
Shamanic Death Rebirth
The shamanic path entails a number of tests as part of the training. The most profound challenge on this journey is that of the shamanic death.
shamanic death • death rebirth • shamanic test • shaman training • purpose of shamanic death
The shamanic path entails a number of tests as part of the training. The most profound challenge on this journey is that of the shamanic death.
shamanic death • death rebirth • shamanic test • shaman training • purpose of shamanic death
The Younglings and the Force
This article is a look at the scene between Yoda and the Younglings in Attack of the Clones, as well as an exploration of the deeper mythological significance of the child.
yoda • star wars • attack • clones • jedi
This article is a look at the scene between Yoda and the Younglings in Attack of the Clones, as well as an exploration of the deeper mythological significance of the child.
yoda • star wars • attack • clones • jedi
To Be a Jedi: Part 2
This continues the themes set forth in the first part, only it specifically concerns itelf with the various kinds of love that are at work in both religions and Star Wars.
anakin • padme • lucas • christianity • buddhism
This continues the themes set forth in the first part, only it specifically concerns itelf with the various kinds of love that are at work in both religions and Star Wars.
anakin • padme • lucas • christianity • buddhism
George Lucas: Biography Review
A review of John Baxter's ultra-critical biography and evaluation of film-maker and entrepeneur, George Lucas.
films • george lucas • biographies • movies • brat pack
A review of John Baxter's ultra-critical biography and evaluation of film-maker and entrepeneur, George Lucas.
films • george lucas • biographies • movies • brat pack
A Tribute to June Singer
Remembering June Singer and her contributions to the field of Jungian psychology
june singer • jung • psychology • analyst • jung society
Remembering June Singer and her contributions to the field of Jungian psychology
june singer • jung • psychology • analyst • jung society
Best Wedding Quotations, Wording, and Sayings
A wedding day is a day for celebrating the love of two people. Here are loving words great for scrapbooking, homemade cards, or toasting a couple's wedded bliss.
best wedding quotations wording sayings • beautiful love poems • sweet wording • what to write gift card • loving words marriage wedding bride
A wedding day is a day for celebrating the love of two people. Here are loving words great for scrapbooking, homemade cards, or toasting a couple's wedded bliss.
best wedding quotations wording sayings • beautiful love poems • sweet wording • what to write gift card • loving words marriage wedding bride
Book Review: Hamlet on The Holodeck (Part One)
A book that many consider to be the bible of interactive writing, reviewed.
paint • interactive • fiction • storytelling • art
A book that many consider to be the bible of interactive writing, reviewed.
paint • interactive • fiction • storytelling • art
Great Quotes on Life and Living Wisely
When facing life choices, people search for words of inspiration. This can come from great quotes on life and how to meet life's lessons with joy, hope and wisdom.
great quotes on life • inspiring quotes about life • life's lessons • finding hope • living wisely
When facing life choices, people search for words of inspiration. This can come from great quotes on life and how to meet life's lessons with joy, hope and wisdom.
great quotes on life • inspiring quotes about life • life's lessons • finding hope • living wisely
Major News Programs of PBS
In an age of simplistic and partisan news reporting, a search for rigorous analysis often leads to the world of publicly supported, non-commercial broadcasting.
television • tv • news media • pbs • public television
In an age of simplistic and partisan news reporting, a search for rigorous analysis often leads to the world of publicly supported, non-commercial broadcasting.
television • tv • news media • pbs • public television
Memorial Day Quotes
Use these great and thoughtful quotes to honor and celebrate Memorial Day.
memorial day quotes • quotations for veterans • remembering soldiers • patriotism quotes • sayings about war and peace
Use these great and thoughtful quotes to honor and celebrate Memorial Day.
memorial day quotes • quotations for veterans • remembering soldiers • patriotism quotes • sayings about war and peace
Movie Review: Ponyo
Hayao Miyazaki's latest film Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo in Japan) shows the acclaimed director has not lost his touch. 9/10.
ponyo • movie review • gake no ue no ponyo • hayao miyazaki • studio ghibli
Hayao Miyazaki's latest film Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo in Japan) shows the acclaimed director has not lost his touch. 9/10.
ponyo • movie review • gake no ue no ponyo • hayao miyazaki • studio ghibli
No Country for Old Men – Review
Despite impeccable performances and direction, this hyper-violent drama can't overcome the moral vacuum it wallows in.
no country for old men • no country for old men movie • no country for old men movie review • no country for old men review • joel and ethan coen
Despite impeccable performances and direction, this hyper-violent drama can't overcome the moral vacuum it wallows in.
no country for old men • no country for old men movie • no country for old men movie review • no country for old men review • joel and ethan coen
One Writer's Journey
Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
christopher vogler • writer's journey • fiction writing • fiction • writing
Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
christopher vogler • writer's journey • fiction writing • fiction • writing
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