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The Mythology of Star Wars
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Length:
95 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The foundational elements of Star Wars are deeply mythological, influenced by Joseph Campbell's book "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." Professor Ryan Slesinger joins the show to explain the Hero's Journey, archetypes, and the deepest elements of the whole saga.
Released:
Jul 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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