The Masks Of God (Four-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Moderate wear on covers with minor nicks/tears. Some moisture damage on V3. Internally sound.
This four‑volume set of comparative mythology presents Joseph Campbell’s sweeping vision of humanity’s spiritual imagination across cultures and epochs. Primitive Mythology chronicles the origins of myth in early societies, illustrating ritual, symbol, and archetype as foundations of belief. Oriental Mythology details the profound traditions of India, China, and Japan, uncovering their philosophical depth and religious structures. Occidental Mythology presents the myths of Europe and the Near East, arguing for their enduring influence on Western thought and identity. Creative Mythology illustrates the modern transformation of myth through literature and art, showing how individual creativity reshapes collective meaning. Together these volumes instruct the reader in the continuity and diversity of myth, offering a comprehensive account of how stories have guided human consciousness from prehistory to modernity.
Author: Joseph Campbell
Format: Paperback
Published: 1973, a condor book - Souvenir Press
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Moderate wear on covers with minor nicks/tears. Some moisture damage on V3. Internally sound.
This four‑volume set of comparative mythology presents Joseph Campbell’s sweeping vision of humanity’s spiritual imagination across cultures and epochs. Primitive Mythology chronicles the origins of myth in early societies, illustrating ritual, symbol, and archetype as foundations of belief. Oriental Mythology details the profound traditions of India, China, and Japan, uncovering their philosophical depth and religious structures. Occidental Mythology presents the myths of Europe and the Near East, arguing for their enduring influence on Western thought and identity. Creative Mythology illustrates the modern transformation of myth through literature and art, showing how individual creativity reshapes collective meaning. Together these volumes instruct the reader in the continuity and diversity of myth, offering a comprehensive account of how stories have guided human consciousness from prehistory to modernity.