![]() By comparing myths across cultures, he shows us that they help us understand universal parts of life such as love and death. ![]() In The Power of Myth: From Ancient Myths to Han Solo, author Joseph Campell dives into the meanings and origins of various myths. They help us make sense of the more elusive truths about life on earth, like why we’re here and what happens after we die. For example, the Ancient Greeks had gods representing the sun, moon, and all of the planets, using them to explain droughts, seasons, and even the movements of the stars.īut do myths still have a place in today’s world? After all, we have scientific evidence to explain everything around us. In ancient times, people used myths to make sense of the world around them. ![]() ![]() Listen to the audio of this summary with a free reading.fm account*: ![]()
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