Primitive Mythology (the Masks of God, Volume 1)
2020·528 pages
Scholarly exploration of myth origins in early humans and primal tribes, tracing archetypal images and rites across cultures.
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Scholarly exploration of myth origins in early humans and primal tribes, tracing archetypal images and rites across cultures.
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The first volume in Joseph Campbell's monumental four-volume Masks of God series, originally published in 1959 and now revised with up-to-date science and new illustrations in this Collected Works of Joseph Campbell edition In this first volume of The Masks of God, the world's preeminent mythologist explores and illuminates the wellsprings of myth. Showing his exemplary combination of scholarly depth and popular enthusiasm, Joseph Campbell looks at the expressions of religious awe in early human...
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Romance & sex
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Discussions of fertility rites, sexual symbolism, and mythic mating motifs
Violence & gore
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Ritual sacrifice and violent imagery in primitive myths and tribal practices
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present
Substance use
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References to ritual intoxicants and plant-based sacraments in tribal rites
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Analysis of androgynous deities and gender-variant mythic figures
Religious content
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Central focus on religious awe, rituals, and mythic expressions worldwide
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or spellcasting elements
Occult / demonology
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Shamanic rituals, mythological demons, and early ritual magic practices
Political content
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Themes of universal human spiritual history and cultural unity
Self-harm / suicide
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Mentions of ritual self-sacrifice in mythological contexts
Abuse & suffering
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Ritual suffering, sacrifice, and depictions of hardship in tribal myths
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