Joseph Campbell and the Mythology of Star Wars

Today is STAR WARS DAY, which is a perfect reason to revisit this popular clip from "The Power of Myth" - Bill Moyers’ groundbreaking conversations with Joseph Campbell. In it, the world-renowned mythologist draws parallels between the Star Wars films and mythological themes of heroism, spiritual adventure and the actions of man. See more conversations with Moyers and Campbell: bit.ly/2aDGBRC

[@WingChunMindForce]

Thank you Mr Moyers! Your book The Power of Myth has had a great influence on me through my life. Your clear minded interviews with Joseph Campbell really helped me find my way into the sometimes difficult Masks of God series. I am fascinated by the idea of Star Wars being a mythology for now. The rising of machine intelligence surely carries the threat of an Empire style of dictatorship and more Jedi-like human connection to the Ineffable would be a good counter balance 😀 Anyhow, my sincere appreciation from Australia

[@WingChunMindForce]

@Timothy man that is a powerful psalm!!

[@WingChunMindForce]

@Timothy Psalm 96 10-13

[@WingChunMindForce]

@Timothy I grew up in the 60's listening to Mr Johnny Cash. Respect!

[@joythought]

I recorded the Power of Myth series on cassette tape over 30 years ago and listened to it often. I've since found it on CD, online, etc and have tried to always have a copy. Those interviews are an incredible testament to Joseph Campbell's work and maverick life.

[@edwardjnarrojr3135]

Bill Moyer's has always been one of my favorite go to for incredible interviews. Incredible history of Moyer's back to the Johnson Administration. Love Moyer's

[@borderlord]

The Power of Myth !

[@thegenxradioshow1007]

Most casual movie types have no idea the influence this guy has had on so many writers, screenplays, Broadway shows and more. I too learned of him while taking a film course.

[@drathicusrex7244]

“Use the Force, Luke...” is almost as iconic as “We're going to win this war not by fighting what we hate, but saving what we love!”

[@frankiewestmoreland2965]

Anyone know as to what Mr. Campbell means by "the artist (Lucas)... is in a field that is not covered by our own knowledges"? Does he mean that it's a story that takes place in a foreign galaxy (and thus it's not something we know as well)? Perhaps that because it's playing in mythology, it's in the realm of the unknowable, but trying to explain it? Or something else? Thanks so much.

[@zoetropeguardian]

He means self-knowledge. This refers to knowledge of one’s mental state. This is what one is feeling or thinking, or what one believes or desires.

[@ro31369]

Holy hell. It's the 70's again! Now, for some Heinlein.

[@hashforce4065]

Let Go Luke - Use the Force

[@CarlosFlores-qu5zv]

Who is the hero in this movie

[@reyskywalker5120]

Luke Skywalker

[@CarlosFlores-qu5zv]

Please I need the answer for my homework

[@CarlosFlores-qu5zv]

And I am confused

[@زهرامحمودی-ظ9ب]

the Persian Gulf is and has always been Persian.

[@زهرامحمودی-ظ9ب]

The PERSIAN gulf is correct no A-r-a-b-i-a-n gulf.

[@teagan723]

I used this for class 🥲