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The Problem of the Return and the End of the Hero's Adventure

The Problem of the Return and the End of the Hero's Adventure

FromMyth Matters


The Problem of the Return and the End of the Hero's Adventure

FromMyth Matters

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Feb 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We have an ever- increasing wealth of myths and stories, fueled by new discoveries and ongoing mythmaking. There are also dominant myths and stories, and dominant ideas about myths and stories, that limit the usefulness of this inheritance and the possibilities we entertain. In the last episode, I turned to the Hero's Adventure, a mythic pattern articulated by Joseph Campbell,  to reflect on some of the many ways that we can hear a call to a new life. A bigger life, a life of purpose.In this episode, I pick up the hero's adventure once again to consider the final phase of the process, what Campbell called "The Return." This final phase is essential to the image of a hero as a person who serves the community, and yet it rarely receives much attention.Support the showEmail Catherine at drcsvehla@mythicmojo.comPost a positive review on apple podcasts! Learn how you can work with Catherine at https://mythicmojo.comBuy me a coffee. Thank you!
Released:
Feb 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Myth Matters, a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the role myth plays in contemporary life. Host Catherine Svehla PhD. shares her knowledge of mythology and depth psychology to find insight and explore possibilities. What do the old stories hold for you? Learn more at www.mythicmojo.com and keep the mystery in your life alive.